Demographics Of Steyr
In January 2019, the population of Steyr stood at 38,193 individuals.The population reached its highest point in 1971, with a total of 40,822 people, and has since experienced a slight decline.
In 2017, the local population consisted mostly of Austrian nationals, accounting for 81.5%. A small percentage of immigrants were born in countries that were members of the European Union prior to 2004, while a slightly larger percentage were born in countries that joined the EU after 2004.A significant portion of the population consisted of individuals from the former Yugoslavia, with the exception of Slovenia and Croatia, as well as Turkey, accounting for 8.4%. In addition, 3.5% of the population consisted of individuals who were citizens of another country.
In 2001, the Roman Catholic faith was the most prevalent among the population, with 61% identifying as such. A smaller percentage, 4.8%, identified themselves as Lutheran, while 2.4% identified as Orthodox. In addition, 8.2% identified as Mohammedan, while 19.2% identified as non-denominational.Simultaneously, the city had 158 Hungarian residents, making up 0.4% of the total population. In addition to Germans, who constitute 85.3% of the population, other significant ethnic groups include Croats (3.3%), Serbs (3%), Turks (2.4%), and Bosnians (2.1%).
Here is the breakdown of the population structure by age and gender:
| Age group | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 953 | 828 | 1,782 |
| 5-9 | 838 | 900 | 1,739 |
| 10-14 | 942 | 858 | 1,800 |
| 15-19 | 1,117 | 1,114 | 2,231 |
| 20-24 | 1,291 | 1,312 | 2,604 |
| 25-29 | 1,261 | 1,268 | 2,530 |
| 30-34 | 1,120 | 1,080 | 2,201 |
| 35-39 | 1,119 | 1,076 | 2,196 |
| 40-44 | 1,327 | 1,379 | 2,707 |
| 45-49 | 1,495 | 1,533 | 3,028 |
| 50-54 | 1,451 | 1,367 | 2,818 |
| 55-59 | 1,185 | 1,227 | 2,413 |
| 60-64 | 1,040 | 1,235 | 2,276 |
| 65-69 | 969 | 1,117 | 2,087 |
| 70-74 | 872 | 1,078 | 1,950 |
| 75-79 | 497 | 740 | 1,238 |
| 80-84 | 420 | 663 | 1,083 |
| 85 Plus | 339 | 837 | 1,177 |
Steyr’s human development index (HDI) was 0.895, indicating a remarkably high level of development. The HDI is a comprehensive measure that takes into account life expectancy, education, and per capita income. The HDI of Upper Austria stood at 0.892, while Austria’s HDI was slightly higher at 0.908.
The population consists of 48.2% males and 51.8% females.The birth rate is 5.6 per 1000 people, which is below the national average of 9.5 per 1000 people.The death rate is 16.6 per 1000 people, exceeding the national average of 9.6 per 1000 people.The migration rate is 9.1 per 1000 people, exceeding the national average of 5.5 per 1000 people.
Steyr is a town that embraces cultural diversity, with a rich tapestry of ethnic groups and languages spoken. German is the official language, but there are also speakers of Turkish, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Hungarian, Romanian, and other languages. There is a diverse range of religious beliefs in the country, with the majority of the population being Roman Catholic. However, there are also followers of Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism, and various other religions. Steyr boasts a lively cultural scene, offering a wide range of festivals, concerts, theatres, cinemas, and museums.
