Schäffern: population and statistics
Schäffern has a population of 1,340 (2026) across 32.4 km², or 41.4 people per km². It ranks 1,413 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,340 residents
- 32.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 593 m
Schäffern in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Schäffern ranks No. 240 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in Schäffern, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zöbern, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pinggau (3,113 residents), 5.2 km away.
Population of Schäffern over time
Schäffern had 1,428 residents in 2016 and 1,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,343 |
| 2022 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | 1,346 |
| 2024 | 1,332 |
| 2025 | 1,342 |
| 2026 | 1,340 |
All indicators for Schäffern
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 | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 460 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,594 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 151 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,070 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 158 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,120 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 299 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 113 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,548 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,478 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 171 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,809 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,918 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 681 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 673 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 307 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,503 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 382 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,445 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schäffern | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.2% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 177 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schäffern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work14.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities10.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.8% ×1.5
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schäffern
Where is Schäffern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schäffern?
Schäffern has 1,340 residents (2026), ranking 1,413 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schäffern?
Schäffern covers 32.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Schäffern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schäffern went from 1,428 to 1,340, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Schäffern?
Schäffern is in Styria. It belongs to Hartberg-Fürstenfeld (district). Latitude 47.477, longitude 16.112.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schäffern?
In Schäffern, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Schäffern?
In Schäffern, “Average household size” stands at 2.92 persons (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schäffern?
In Schäffern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schäffern?
The nearest to Schäffern are Zöbern (2.5 km), Pinggau (5.2 km), Friedberg (5.7 km), Mönichkirchen (6.9 km), Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt (7.3 km).