St. Egyden am Steinfeld: population and statistics
St. Egyden am Steinfeld has a population of 2,341 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 89.1 people per km². It ranks 803 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,341 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 338 m
St. Egyden am Steinfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Egyden am Steinfeld ranks No. 204 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 59.4 in St. Egyden am Steinfeld, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,678 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neunkirchen (12,984 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Egyden am Steinfeld over time
St. Egyden am Steinfeld had 1,902 residents in 2016 and 2,341 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,128 |
| 2022 | 2,177 |
| 2023 | 2,196 |
| 2024 | 2,200 |
| 2025 | 2,308 |
| 2026 | 2,341 |
All indicators for St. Egyden am Steinfeld
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,879 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 963 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 825 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 241 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 789 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 819 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 362 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 911 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,192 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 551 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 409 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,323 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 675 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 812 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Egyden am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Egyden am Steinfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.3% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Construction9.7% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.8% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services3.8% ×0.5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
St. Egyden am Steinfeld has 2,341 residents (2026), ranking 803 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
St. Egyden am Steinfeld covers 26.3 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of St. Egyden am Steinfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Egyden am Steinfeld went from 1,902 to 2,341, a change of +23.1%.
Where is St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
St. Egyden am Steinfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.782, longitude 16.103.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
In St. Egyden am Steinfeld, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 59.4 (2024), ranking 1,898 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Median age: what is the figure for St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
In St. Egyden am Steinfeld, “Median age” stands at 41.6 years (2026), ranking 1,879 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
In St. Egyden am Steinfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Egyden am Steinfeld?
The nearest to St. Egyden am Steinfeld are Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf (3.1 km), Würflach (3.7 km), Weikersdorf am Steinfelde (4.0 km), Willendorf (4.0 km), Höflein an der Hohen Wand (5.8 km).