Wald am Schoberpaß: population and statistics
Wald am Schoberpaß has a population of 515 (2026) across 90.3 km², or 5.7 people per km². It ranks 1,979 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 515 residents
- 90.3 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 844 m
Wald am Schoberpaß in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wald am Schoberpaß ranks No. 281 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.5% in Wald am Schoberpaß, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,086 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,650 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kalwang (1,080 residents), 7.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wald am Schoberpaß over time
Wald am Schoberpaß had 592 residents in 2016 and 515 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 550 |
| 2022 | 542 |
| 2023 | 540 |
| 2024 | 523 |
| 2025 | 528 |
| 2026 | 515 |
All indicators for Wald am Schoberpaß
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 | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,966 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 29 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 28 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 266 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,909 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 61 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,851 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 167 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 63 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,874 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.3 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 351 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 247 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,418 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,253 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 527 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 166 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,843 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,041 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 146 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wald am Schoberpaß | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.7% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.4% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,949 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wald am Schoberpaß
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services11.1% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×8.7
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Wald am Schoberpaß
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wald am Schoberpaß?
Wald am Schoberpaß has 515 residents (2026), ranking 1,979 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wald am Schoberpaß?
Wald am Schoberpaß covers 90.3 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Wald am Schoberpaß growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wald am Schoberpaß went from 592 to 515, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Wald am Schoberpaß?
Wald am Schoberpaß is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.453, longitude 14.670.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Wald am Schoberpaß?
In Wald am Schoberpaß, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.5% (2026), ranking 1,966 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Wald am Schoberpaß?
In Wald am Schoberpaß, “Average household size” stands at 1.94 persons (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wald am Schoberpaß?
In Wald am Schoberpaß, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,086 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wald am Schoberpaß?
The nearest to Wald am Schoberpaß are Kalwang (7.1 km), Gaishorn am See (10 km), Radmer (12 km), Mautern in Steiermark (14 km), Hohentauern (14 km).