Schiedlberg: population and statistics
Schiedlberg has a population of 1,300 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 43.3 people per km². It ranks 1,447 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,300 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 376 m
Schiedlberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schiedlberg ranks No. 319 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 141.3 in Schiedlberg, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.7% in Schiedlberg, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 33.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,206 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Piberbach (2,072 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schiedlberg over time
Schiedlberg had 1,226 residents in 2016 and 1,300 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,280 |
| 2022 | 1,316 |
| 2023 | 1,292 |
| 2024 | 1,310 |
| 2025 | 1,317 |
| 2026 | 1,300 |
All indicators for Schiedlberg
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 | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 498 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,519 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.61 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 205 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 177 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 913 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 94 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 180 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,088 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 173 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 415 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 760 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,327 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,057 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 124 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 597 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 511 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,308 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 391 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,413 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schiedlberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schiedlberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade33.5% ×1.5
- Manufacturing14.5% ×2.4
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.5% ×0.3
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.5% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Schiedlberg
Where is Schiedlberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schiedlberg?
Schiedlberg has 1,300 residents (2026), ranking 1,447 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schiedlberg?
Schiedlberg covers 30.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Schiedlberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schiedlberg went from 1,226 to 1,300, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Schiedlberg?
Schiedlberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 48.092, longitude 14.267.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schiedlberg?
In Schiedlberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 141.3 (2024), ranking 94 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Schiedlberg?
In Schiedlberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.7% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schiedlberg?
In Schiedlberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schiedlberg?
The nearest to Schiedlberg are Piberbach (3.9 km), Neuhofen an der Krems (5.2 km), Kematen an der Krems (5.9 km), St. Marien (6.1 km), Sierning (6.2 km).