Steinbach an der Steyr: population and statistics
Steinbach an der Steyr has a population of 1,959 (2026) across 28.1 km², or 69.7 people per km². It ranks 985 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,959 residents
- 28.1 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 375 m
Steinbach an der Steyr in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Steinbach an der Steyr ranks No. 218 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 156 € in Steinbach an der Steyr, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.5 in Steinbach an der Steyr, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,936 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grünburg (3,806 residents), 0.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,288 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Steinbach an der Steyr over time
Steinbach an der Steyr had 2,038 residents in 2016 and 1,959 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,981 |
| 2022 | 1,968 |
| 2023 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 1,966 |
| 2025 | 1,961 |
| 2026 | 1,959 |
All indicators for Steinbach 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 | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 761 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,055 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 157 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,032 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 166 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,251 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 148 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,272 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,755 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 156 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,860 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,994 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 646 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 324 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,469 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,815 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 691 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinbach an der Steyr | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 571 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 981 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steinbach 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) | 68.2% | 60.5% | 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) | 9.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steinbach 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 trade32.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Construction8.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.5% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×6.2
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Transport and storage5.4% ×2.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinbach an der Steyr
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinbach an der Steyr?
Steinbach an der Steyr has 1,959 residents (2026), ranking 985 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steinbach an der Steyr?
Steinbach an der Steyr covers 28.1 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Steinbach an der Steyr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steinbach an der Steyr went from 2,038 to 1,959, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Steinbach an der Steyr?
Steinbach an der Steyr is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.971, longitude 14.267.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Steinbach an der Steyr?
In Steinbach an der Steyr, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 156 € (2019), ranking 1,860 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Steinbach an der Steyr?
In Steinbach an der Steyr, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.5 (2024), ranking 1,815 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinbach an der Steyr?
In Steinbach an der Steyr, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinbach an der Steyr?
The nearest to Steinbach an der Steyr are Grünburg (0.4 km), Waldneukirchen (2.9 km), Adlwang (4.3 km), Aschach an der Steyr (6.9 km), Ternberg (7.3 km).