Aschach an der Steyr: population and statistics
Aschach an der Steyr has a population of 2,302 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 819 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,302 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 426 m
Aschach an der Steyr in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Aschach an der Steyr ranks No. 181 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.6% in Aschach an der Steyr, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,073 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierning (9,910 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Aschach an der Steyr over time
Aschach an der Steyr had 2,224 residents in 2016 and 2,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,312 |
| 2022 | 2,282 |
| 2023 | 2,265 |
| 2024 | 2,273 |
| 2025 | 2,302 |
| 2026 | 2,302 |
All indicators for Aschach an der Steyr
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 | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 255 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 853 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.70 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 89 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 180 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 893 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 943 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,349 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 201 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 971 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 191 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,695 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 934 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,354 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 472 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,224 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,619 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 599 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 715 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 741 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Aschach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Aschach an der Steyr
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.0% ×0.7
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Aschach an der Steyr
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aschach an der Steyr?
Aschach an der Steyr has 2,302 residents (2026), ranking 819 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Aschach an der Steyr?
Aschach an der Steyr covers 21.9 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Aschach an der Steyr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aschach an der Steyr went from 2,224 to 2,302, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Aschach an der Steyr?
Aschach an der Steyr is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 48.014, longitude 14.334.
Average household size: what is the figure for Aschach an der Steyr?
In Aschach an der Steyr, “Average household size” stands at 2.70 persons (2024), ranking 89 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Aschach an der Steyr?
In Aschach an der Steyr, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.6% (2024), ranking 1,730 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aschach an der Steyr?
In Aschach an der Steyr, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aschach an der Steyr?
The nearest to Aschach an der Steyr are Sierning (3.9 km), Garsten (5.7 km), Waldneukirchen (5.7 km), St. Ulrich bei Steyr (6.8 km), Steinbach an der Steyr (6.9 km).