St. Stefan-Afiesl: population and statistics
St. Stefan-Afiesl has a population of 1,127 (2026) across 27.6 km², or 40.8 people per km². It ranks 1,584 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,127 residents
- 27.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 772 m
St. Stefan-Afiesl in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Stefan-Afiesl ranks No. 344 by population.
Share of women: 48.2% in St. Stefan-Afiesl, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.7% in St. Stefan-Afiesl, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,864 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Helfenberg, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Haslach an der Mühl (2,590 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,300 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Stefan-Afiesl over time
St. Stefan-Afiesl had 1,107 residents in 2016 and 1,127 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,104 |
| 2022 | 1,123 |
| 2023 | 1,110 |
| 2024 | 1,109 |
| 2025 | 1,094 |
| 2026 | 1,127 |
All indicators for St. Stefan-Afiesl
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 | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 446 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,617 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 92 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,586 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 94 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,685 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,518 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 190 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,701 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,351 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 482 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 162 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 299 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,524 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 717 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 329 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,581 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Stefan-Afiesl | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Stefan-Afiesl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing12.9% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services10.8% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.7% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.3% ×3.9
- Transport and storage4.3% ×2.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Stefan-Afiesl?
St. Stefan-Afiesl has 1,127 residents (2026), ranking 1,584 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Stefan-Afiesl?
St. Stefan-Afiesl covers 27.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of St. Stefan-Afiesl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Stefan-Afiesl went from 1,107 to 1,127, a change of +1.8%.
Where is St. Stefan-Afiesl?
St. Stefan-Afiesl is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.567, longitude 14.100.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Stefan-Afiesl?
In St. Stefan-Afiesl, “Share of women” stands at 48.2% (2026), ranking 1,865 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Stefan-Afiesl?
In St. Stefan-Afiesl, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,817 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Stefan-Afiesl?
In St. Stefan-Afiesl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Stefan-Afiesl?
The nearest to St. Stefan-Afiesl are Helfenberg (4.1 km), Auberg (4.2 km), Haslach an der Mühl (4.9 km), Lichtenau im Mühlkreis (5.5 km), St. Peter am Wimberg (7.2 km).