Sankt Stefan im Rosental: population and statistics
Sankt Stefan im Rosental has a population of 3,824 (2026) across 43.2 km², or 88.5 people per km². It ranks 415 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,824 residents
- 43.2 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 327 m
Sankt Stefan im Rosental in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Stefan im Rosental ranks No. 80 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.0% in Sankt Stefan im Rosental, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.9% in Sankt Stefan im Rosental, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,052 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchbach-Zerlach, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gnas (5,919 residents), 9.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Stefan im Rosental over time
Sankt Stefan im Rosental had 4,004 residents in 2016 and 3,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,899 |
| 2022 | 3,832 |
| 2023 | 3,812 |
| 2024 | 3,788 |
| 2025 | 3,795 |
| 2026 | 3,824 |
All indicators for Sankt Stefan im Rosental
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 Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,504 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 474 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 368 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 343 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 408 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 358 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 481 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 362 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 498 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.7 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 314 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,110 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,771 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 765 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 303 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,683 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 401 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 543 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,144 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 389 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan im Rosental | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,238 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Stefan im Rosental
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.3% ×1.4
- Health and social work10.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Sankt Stefan im Rosental
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
Sankt Stefan im Rosental has 3,824 residents (2026), ranking 415 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
Sankt Stefan im Rosental covers 43.2 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Stefan im Rosental growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Stefan im Rosental went from 4,004 to 3,824, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
Sankt Stefan im Rosental is in Styria. It belongs to Südoststeiermark (district). Latitude 46.902, longitude 15.712.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
In Sankt Stefan im Rosental, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.0% (2024), ranking 1,804 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
In Sankt Stefan im Rosental, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.9% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
In Sankt Stefan im Rosental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Stefan im Rosental?
The nearest to Sankt Stefan im Rosental are Kirchbach-Zerlach (4.9 km), Jagerberg (5.7 km), Paldau (7.5 km), Schwarzautal (8.4 km), Gnas (9.2 km).