Steegen: population and statistics
Steegen has a population of 1,083 (2026) across 13.2 km², or 82.0 people per km². It ranks 1,617 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,083 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 377 m
Steegen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Steegen ranks No. 349 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 0 € in Steegen, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.1% in Steegen, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,849 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Peuerbach (4,666 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Steegen over time
Steegen had 1,048 residents in 2016 and 1,083 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,078 |
| 2022 | 1,086 |
| 2023 | 1,102 |
| 2024 | 1,095 |
| 2025 | 1,097 |
| 2026 | 1,083 |
All indicators for Steegen
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 | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,037 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 376 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,732 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.67 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 113 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 90 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,606 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 901 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 89 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,710 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,565 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 585 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 383 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 0 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 982 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 693 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 77 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,209 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 308 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,639 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steegen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steegen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.7% ×1.3
- Construction17.2% ×2.6
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.6% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.3% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Steegen
Where is Steegen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steegen?
Steegen has 1,083 residents (2026), ranking 1,617 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steegen?
Steegen covers 13.2 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Steegen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steegen went from 1,048 to 1,083, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Steegen?
Steegen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.340, longitude 13.765.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steegen?
In Steegen, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 0 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Steegen?
In Steegen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,954 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steegen?
In Steegen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steegen?
The nearest to Steegen are Peuerbach (0.9 km), Heiligenberg (4.6 km), Pötting (6.3 km), Natternbach (6.5 km), Altschwendt (6.6 km).