Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser: population and statistics
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser has a population of 1,536 (2026) across 31.5 km², or 48.8 people per km². It ranks 1,267 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,536 residents
- 31.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 834 m
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser in numbers
Key points
Among the 277 municipalities in Tyrol, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser ranks No. 134 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 133.7 in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, compared with an average of 100.7 in Tyrol and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.5% in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, compared with an average of 60.4% in Tyrol and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,031 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,408 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ellmau (2,956 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser over time
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser had 1,371 residents in 2016 and 1,536 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,504 |
| 2022 | 1,570 |
| 2023 | 1,585 |
| 2024 | 1,552 |
| 2025 | 1,542 |
| 2026 | 1,536 |
All indicators for Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
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 | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.2% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 20.3% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 752 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 663 | 344,271 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 192 | 67,665 | 743,940 | ranked 834 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 78,264 | 850,266 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133.7 | 100.7 | 91.3 | ranked 126 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 202 | 81,900 | 945,381 | ranked 967 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.5 | 105.1 | 98.4 | ranked 235 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 485 € | 602 € | 344 € | ranked 574 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 983 € | 1,435 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,307 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 682 | 420,487 | 4,878,849 | ranked 941 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.5 | 54.1 | 32.4 | ranked 538 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.5% | 60.4% | 77.3% | ranked 1,794 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.3% | 18.9% | 8.5% | ranked 212 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 425 | 212,076 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,322 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | Tyrol | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.2% | 60.3% | 66.4% | ranked 1,022 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.7% | 16.2% | 11.0% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services28.6% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade22.1% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services11.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.5% ×0.6
- Construction5.0% ×0.8
- Real estate3.5% ×2.5
- Manufacturing2.5% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser has 1,536 residents (2026), ranking 1,267 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser covers 31.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser went from 1,371 to 1,536, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser is in Tyrol. It belongs to Kufstein (district). Latitude 47.517, longitude 12.250.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
In Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 133.7 (2024), ranking 126 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
In Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.5% (2024), ranking 1,794 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
In Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,031 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser?
The nearest to Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser are Ellmau (4.0 km), Söll (4.6 km), Going am Wilden Kaiser (5.9 km), Brixen im Thale (7.4 km), Reith bei Kitzbühel (8.4 km).