Sankt Stefan ob Leoben: population and statistics
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben has a population of 1,813 (2026) across 78.6 km², or 23.1 people per km². It ranks 1,058 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,813 residents
- 78.6 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 583 m
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Stefan ob Leoben ranks No. 184 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 61.3 in Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kraubath an der Mur, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark (2,999 residents), 3.7 km away.
Population of Sankt Stefan ob Leoben over time
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben had 1,925 residents in 2016 and 1,813 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,878 |
| 2022 | 1,851 |
| 2023 | 1,823 |
| 2024 | 1,796 |
| 2025 | 1,816 |
| 2026 | 1,813 |
All indicators for Sankt Stefan ob Leoben
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 ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 287 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 861 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 932 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 97 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,880 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 145 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,286 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,642 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 235 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,491 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,360 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,036 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 323 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,470 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,538 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 541 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,031 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 146 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Stefan ob Leoben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.7% ×1.6
- Construction9.7% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.2% ×5.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben has 1,813 residents (2026), ranking 1,058 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben covers 78.6 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Stefan ob Leoben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Stefan ob Leoben went from 1,925 to 1,813, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
Sankt Stefan ob Leoben is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.320, longitude 14.977.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
In Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 61.3 (2024), ranking 1,880 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Average household size: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
In Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, “Average household size” stands at 2.10 persons (2024), ranking 1,796 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
In Sankt Stefan ob Leoben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Stefan ob Leoben?
The nearest to Sankt Stefan ob Leoben are Kraubath an der Mur (3.5 km), Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark (3.7 km), Traboch (6.4 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (9.7 km), Kammern im Liesingtal (9.8 km).