Steeg: population and statistics
Steeg has a population of 648 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 1,908 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 648 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,122 m
Steeg in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Steeg ranks No. 226 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 4.0% in Steeg, compared with an average of 16.2% in Tyrol and 17.6% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 12.9% in Steeg, compared with an average of 4.3% in Tyrol and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 962 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,521 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kaisers, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pettneu am Arlberg (1,455 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Steeg over time
Steeg had 671 residents in 2016 and 648 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 659 |
| 2022 | 665 |
| 2023 | 661 |
| 2024 | 653 |
| 2025 | 643 |
| 2026 | 648 |
All indicators for Steeg
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 | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.4% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 1,736 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 242 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,941 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.67 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 113 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 81 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 1,696 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 1,743 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.3 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 167 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 105 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 1,607 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 162.0 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 77 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 345 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 987 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,346 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 199 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.7% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 12.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 14 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 219 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,723 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.8 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.9% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,765 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.7% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 186 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,912 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steeg | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.8% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 221 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 4.0% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,978 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steeg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.0% ×4.3
- Manufacturing13.6% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.6% ×0.9
- Wholesale and retail trade8.7% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Construction3.9% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Steeg
Where is Steeg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steeg?
Steeg has 648 residents (2026), ranking 1,908 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steeg?
Steeg covers 68.0 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Steeg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steeg went from 671 to 648, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Steeg?
Steeg is in Tyrol. It belongs to Reutte (district). Latitude 47.242, longitude 10.294.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Steeg?
In Steeg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 4.0% (2024), ranking 1,978 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Steeg?
In Steeg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 12.9% (2024), ranking 14 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steeg?
In Steeg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 962 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steeg?
The nearest to Steeg are Kaisers (3.1 km), Holzgau (4.6 km), Bach (8.4 km), Warth (8.7 km), Pettneu am Arlberg (11 km).