Steyr Population 2026

Steyr has a population of 38,331, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Upper Austria. Roughly 0.4% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.

Location of Steyr (capital Vienna shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

38,331

Rank in Austria

#11

Coordinates

48.04°N, 14.42°E

~290 m elevation · Europe/Vienna

Distance to capital (Vienna)

146 km

91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Upper Austria

City	Population	Rank in Austria
Linz	204,846	#3
Traun	25,345	#15
Ansfelden	18,251	#20
Wels	16,857	#21

Cities near Steyr

Ansfelden18,251 people · ~21 km away
Traun25,345 people · ~24 km away
Linz204,846 people · ~31 km away
Wels16,857 people · ~32 km away
Amstetten15,559 people · ~35 km away
Sankt Pölten21,911 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Steyr?

Steyr has a population of 38,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Austria.

What region is Steyr in?

Steyr is located in Upper Austria, Austria.

Is Steyr the capital of Austria?

No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 146 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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