Schöder: population and statistics
Schöder has a population of 862 (2026) across 74.9 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 1,772 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 862 residents
- 74.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 895 m
Schöder in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Schöder ranks No. 270 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.8% in Schöder, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 120 € in Schöder, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,490 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ranten, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Peter am Kammersberg (1,974 residents), 5.4 km away.
Population of Schöder over time
Schöder had 981 residents in 2016 and 862 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 933 |
| 2022 | 917 |
| 2023 | 884 |
| 2024 | 883 |
| 2025 | 865 |
| 2026 | 862 |
All indicators for Schöder
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 | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 250 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 153 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 338 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,796 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 75 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,755 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,731 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.2 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 761 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 69 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,843 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.0 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,642 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 120 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,938 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,398 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,000 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 152 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,874 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.2% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,172 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.5% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,877 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 265 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,732 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schöder | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schöder
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services14.7% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services11.8% ×1.5
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.4% ×1.2
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Finance and insurance5.9% ×2.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Schöder
Where is Schöder?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schöder?
Schöder has 862 residents (2026), ranking 1,772 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schöder?
Schöder covers 74.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Schöder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schöder went from 981 to 862, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Schöder?
Schöder is in Styria. It belongs to Murau (district). Latitude 47.182, longitude 14.112.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schöder?
In Schöder, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.8% (2024), ranking 36 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schöder?
In Schöder, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 120 € (2019), ranking 1,938 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schöder?
In Schöder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schöder?
The nearest to Schöder are Ranten (3.4 km), St. Peter am Kammersberg (5.4 km), Krakau (7.4 km), Murau (9.1 km), Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg (9.3 km).