Scheifling: population and statistics
Scheifling has a population of 2,093 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 36.5 people per km². It ranks 921 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,093 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 761 m
Scheifling in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Scheifling ranks No. 164 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,444 € in Scheifling, compared with an average of 2,098 € in Styria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 67.1% in Scheifling, compared with an average of 59.0% in Styria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niederwölz, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neumarkt in der Steiermark (4,784 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,912 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scheifling over time
Scheifling had 2,172 residents in 2016 and 2,093 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,144 |
| 2022 | 2,142 |
| 2023 | 2,158 |
| 2024 | 2,145 |
| 2025 | 2,117 |
| 2026 | 2,093 |
All indicators for Scheifling
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 | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 768 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 874 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 947 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 848 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 190 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 847 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 226 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 106.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 208 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 935 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.4 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 948 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 447 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 662 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,444 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 184 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,008 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 678 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.5 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 457 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,604 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 618 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 914 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scheifling | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 413 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scheifling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.8% ×1.5
- Construction13.7% ×2.1
- Other service activities10.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.9% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Scheifling
Where is Scheifling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scheifling?
Scheifling has 2,093 residents (2026), ranking 921 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scheifling?
Scheifling covers 57.3 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Scheifling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scheifling went from 2,172 to 2,093, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Scheifling?
Scheifling is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.151, longitude 14.411.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Scheifling?
In Scheifling, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,444 € (2019), ranking 184 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Scheifling?
In Scheifling, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 67.1% (2024), ranking 1,604 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scheifling?
In Scheifling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scheifling?
The nearest to Scheifling are Niederwölz (3.4 km), Teufenbach-Katsch (4.6 km), Unzmarkt-Frauenburg (6.1 km), Neumarkt in der Steiermark (8.9 km), Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg (9.0 km).