Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing: population and statistics
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing has a population of 1,639 (2026) across 18.7 km², or 87.5 people per km². It ranks 1,182 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,639 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 297 m
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing ranks No. 203 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.6% in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,620 € in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
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Population of Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing over time
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing had 1,492 residents in 2016 and 1,639 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,584 |
| 2022 | 1,601 |
| 2023 | 1,591 |
| 2024 | 1,602 |
| 2025 | 1,614 |
| 2026 | 1,639 |
All indicators for Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing
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 | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,187 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 652 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,231 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 142 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 162 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,090 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 691 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 170 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,144 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 790 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 224 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,543 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,620 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 380 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 536 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,131 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 956 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.6% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 743 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 486 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Construction9.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
- Real estate6.0% ×4.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing has 1,639 residents (2026), ranking 1,182 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing covers 18.7 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing went from 1,492 to 1,639, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.876, longitude 15.578.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
In Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 255 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
In Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,620 € (2019), ranking 380 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
In Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing?
The nearest to Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing are Ragnitz (2.9 km), Lebring-Sankt Margarethen (4.0 km), Allerheiligen bei Wildon (4.7 km), Wildon (5.0 km), Lang (7.1 km).