Wundschuh: population and statistics
Wundschuh has a population of 1,670 (2026) across 12.9 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 1,160 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,670 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 319 m
Wundschuh in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Wundschuh ranks No. 196 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 93.6 in Wundschuh, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,185 € in Wundschuh, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,221 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,807 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Werndorf (2,973 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,884 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Wundschuh over time
Wundschuh had 1,544 residents in 2016 and 1,670 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,645 |
| 2022 | 1,652 |
| 2023 | 1,681 |
| 2024 | 1,661 |
| 2025 | 1,684 |
| 2026 | 1,670 |
All indicators for Wundschuh
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 | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,204 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 693 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,162 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 152 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 1,010 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 168 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 1,152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.6 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 904 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,185 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 63 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 139 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,889 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,578 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 435 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 93.6 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 65 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.8% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 500 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 505 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,109 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wundschuh | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.1% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wundschuh
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wundschuh
Where is Wundschuh?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wundschuh?
Wundschuh has 1,670 residents (2026), ranking 1,160 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wundschuh?
Wundschuh covers 12.9 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Wundschuh growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wundschuh went from 1,544 to 1,670, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Wundschuh?
Wundschuh is in Styria. It belongs to Graz Umgebung (district). Latitude 46.926, longitude 15.451.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wundschuh?
In Wundschuh, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 93.6 (2024), ranking 65 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wundschuh?
In Wundschuh, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,185 € (2019), ranking 63 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wundschuh?
In Wundschuh, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,221 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wundschuh?
The nearest to Wundschuh are Werndorf (2.4 km), Kalsdorf bei Graz (5.0 km), Premstätten (5.6 km), Dobl-Zwaring (6.1 km), Fernitz-Mellach (6.4 km).