Sankt Stefan ob Stainz: population and statistics
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz has a population of 3,645 (2026) across 49.3 km², or 74.0 people per km². It ranks 447 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,645 residents
- 49.3 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 378 m
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Sankt Stefan ob Stainz ranks No. 86 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.5% in Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,899 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stainz (8,877 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sankt Stefan ob Stainz over time
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz had 3,582 residents in 2016 and 3,645 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,569 |
| 2022 | 3,596 |
| 2023 | 3,622 |
| 2024 | 3,654 |
| 2025 | 3,671 |
| 2026 | 3,645 |
All indicators for Sankt Stefan ob Stainz
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 Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,520 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 464 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 382 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 319 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 407 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 359 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.1 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 396 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 390 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 452 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 696 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 207 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,617 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,282 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 516 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 977 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 700 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.7 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,259 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,104 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 410 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sankt Stefan ob Stainz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 621 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.7% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 664 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sankt Stefan ob Stainz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.1% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Health and social work10.6% ×1.1
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing9.3% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.8% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz has 3,645 residents (2026), ranking 447 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz covers 49.3 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Sankt Stefan ob Stainz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sankt Stefan ob Stainz went from 3,582 to 3,645, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
Sankt Stefan ob Stainz is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.929, longitude 15.259.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
In Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, “Enterprises” stands at 382 (2024), ranking 319 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
In Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.5% (2024), ranking 1,599 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
In Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sankt Stefan ob Stainz?
The nearest to Sankt Stefan ob Stainz are Stainz (3.8 km), Lannach (5.9 km), Sankt Josef (Weststeiermark) (6.3 km), Mooskirchen (6.4 km), Lieboch (7.8 km).