Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark: population and statistics
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark has a population of 2,999 (2026) across 56.1 km², or 53.5 people per km². It ranks 596 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,999 residents
- 56.1 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 577 m
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark ranks No. 107 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 63.2 in Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,854 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leoben (24,455 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark over time
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark had 3,046 residents in 2016 and 2,999 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,032 |
| 2022 | 3,065 |
| 2023 | 3,116 |
| 2024 | 3,091 |
| 2025 | 3,027 |
| 2026 | 2,999 |
All indicators for Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark
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 Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 540 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,481 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 484 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.01 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,851 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 229 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,734 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 308 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,142 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,780 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 756 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,184 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 586 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 585 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 541 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 859 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 609 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 340 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance6.6% ×2.5
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark has 2,999 residents (2026), ranking 596 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark covers 56.1 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark went from 3,046 to 2,999, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.339, longitude 15.018.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
In Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark, “Average household size” stands at 2.01 persons (2024), ranking 1,908 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
In Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 63.2 (2024), ranking 1,851 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
In Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark?
The nearest to Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark are Sankt Stefan ob Leoben (3.7 km), Traboch (4.9 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (6.8 km), Kraubath an der Mur (7.2 km), Leoben (7.6 km).