Steyregg: population and statistics
Steyregg has a population of 5,012 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 275 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,012 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 152 people/km²
- 250 m
Steyregg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Steyregg ranks No. 59 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 18.9% in Steyregg, compared with an average of 13.8% in Upper Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,618 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Luftenberg an der Donau, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Linz (214,272 residents), 6.4 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 Steyregg over time
Steyregg had 5,070 residents in 2016 and 5,012 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,934 |
| 2022 | 5,120 |
| 2023 | 5,107 |
| 2024 | 5,039 |
| 2025 | 5,005 |
| 2026 | 5,012 |
All indicators for Steyregg
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 | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,301 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 254 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 385 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 313 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 443 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 306 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 553 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 267 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 615 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 563 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 423 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 627 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,591 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 394 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,174 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 295 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 571 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 570 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,465 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 263 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Steyregg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.3% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Steyregg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical16.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Steyregg
Where is Steyregg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steyregg?
Steyregg has 5,012 residents (2026), ranking 275 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Steyregg?
Steyregg covers 33.0 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Steyregg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Steyregg went from 5,070 to 5,012, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Steyregg?
Steyregg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.284, longitude 14.367.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Steyregg?
In Steyregg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 18.9% (2024), ranking 152 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Private households: what is the figure for Steyregg?
In Steyregg, “Private households” stands at 2,301 (2024), ranking 254 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steyregg?
In Steyregg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steyregg?
The nearest to Steyregg are Luftenberg an der Donau (4.7 km), St. Georgen an der Gusen (6.2 km), Linz (6.4 km), Engerwitzdorf (7.6 km), Langenstein (7.7 km).