Heimschuh: population and statistics
Heimschuh has a population of 1,988 (2026) across 18.5 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 965 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,988 residents
- 18.5 km²
- 107 people/km²
- 302 m
Heimschuh in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Heimschuh ranks No. 171 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 122.2 in Heimschuh, compared with an average of 102.1 in Styria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.9% in Heimschuh, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
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Population of Heimschuh over time
Heimschuh had 1,998 residents in 2016 and 1,988 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 1,985 |
| 2023 | 1,988 |
| 2024 | 1,989 |
| 2025 | 1,997 |
| 2026 | 1,988 |
All indicators for Heimschuh
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 | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 837 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 954 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 164 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 987 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,112 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 243 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 782 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 352 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 237 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,482 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,351 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,046 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 486 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,202 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 876 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 615 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 920 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heimschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heimschuh
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.3% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.6% ×0.9
- Construction9.1% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Heimschuh
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heimschuh?
Heimschuh has 1,988 residents (2026), ranking 965 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heimschuh?
Heimschuh covers 18.5 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Heimschuh growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heimschuh went from 1,998 to 1,988, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Heimschuh?
Heimschuh is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.753, longitude 15.488.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heimschuh?
In Heimschuh, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 122.2 (2026), ranking 352 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Heimschuh?
In Heimschuh, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.9% (2024), ranking 1,520 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heimschuh?
In Heimschuh, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heimschuh?
The nearest to Heimschuh are Großklein (3.9 km), Kitzeck im Sausal (4.1 km), Leibnitz (5.4 km), Wagna (5.6 km), Gamlitz (6.2 km).