Schützen am Gebirge: population and statistics
Schützen am Gebirge has a population of 1,453 (2026) across 21.2 km², or 68.6 people per km². It ranks 1,332 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,453 residents
- 21.2 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 128 m
Schützen am Gebirge in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Schützen am Gebirge ranks No. 76 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.8% in Schützen am Gebirge, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 163 € in Schützen am Gebirge, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 36.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,968 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oslip, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland (2,705 residents), 5.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schützen am Gebirge over time
Schützen am Gebirge had 1,396 residents in 2016 and 1,453 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,417 |
| 2022 | 1,436 |
| 2023 | 1,442 |
| 2024 | 1,447 |
| 2025 | 1,448 |
| 2026 | 1,453 |
All indicators for Schützen am Gebirge
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 | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 449 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 602 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,327 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.1 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,490 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 142 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,299 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,012 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 163 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,832 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 459 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,717 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 287 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,556 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.8 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,657 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.8% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 87 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.5% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 662 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 445 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,266 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schützen am Gebirge | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.8% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,806 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schützen am Gebirge
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work36.4% ×3.7
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.7% ×1.3
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.6% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.9% ×1.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schützen am Gebirge?
Schützen am Gebirge has 1,453 residents (2026), ranking 1,332 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schützen am Gebirge?
Schützen am Gebirge covers 21.2 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Schützen am Gebirge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schützen am Gebirge went from 1,396 to 1,453, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Schützen am Gebirge?
Schützen am Gebirge is in Burgenland. It belongs to Eisenstadt Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.850, longitude 16.625.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schützen am Gebirge?
In Schützen am Gebirge, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.8% (2024), ranking 87 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schützen am Gebirge?
In Schützen am Gebirge, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 163 € (2019), ranking 1,832 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schützen am Gebirge?
In Schützen am Gebirge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schützen am Gebirge?
The nearest to Schützen am Gebirge are Oslip (2.4 km), Oggau am Neusiedler See (3.6 km), Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland (5.4 km), Donnerskirchen (5.6 km), Trausdorf an der Wulka (6.4 km).