Schachendorf: population and statistics
Schachendorf has a population of 732 (2026) across 22.3 km², or 32.8 people per km². It ranks 1,859 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 732 residents
- 22.3 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 276 m
Schachendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Schachendorf ranks No. 144 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 110 € in Schachendorf, compared with an average of 393 € in Burgenland and 564 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 68.0% in Schachendorf, compared with an average of 73.1% in Burgenland and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 31.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,236 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schandorf, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rechnitz (3,014 residents), 4.7 km away.
Population of Schachendorf over time
Schachendorf had 769 residents in 2016 and 732 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 747 |
| 2022 | 758 |
| 2023 | 750 |
| 2024 | 739 |
| 2025 | 743 |
| 2026 | 732 |
All indicators for Schachendorf
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 | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.2% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,848 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.8% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 121 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 53.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 324 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,819 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 63 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,835 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.4 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 83 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 1,750 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 533 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 110 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,948 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 693 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,542 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 68.0% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.1% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 81 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 166 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,843 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.2 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.2% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 680 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.8% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 160 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 216 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,843 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schachendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.4% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schachendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work31.7% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.4% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services11.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schachendorf
Where is Schachendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schachendorf?
Schachendorf has 732 residents (2026), ranking 1,859 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schachendorf?
Schachendorf covers 22.3 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Schachendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schachendorf went from 769 to 732, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Schachendorf?
Schachendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.265, longitude 16.434.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schachendorf?
In Schachendorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 110 € (2019), ranking 1,948 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Schachendorf?
In Schachendorf, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 68.0% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schachendorf?
In Schachendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,236 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schachendorf?
The nearest to Schachendorf are Schandorf (2.8 km), Markt Neuhodis (4.5 km), Rechnitz (4.7 km), Hannersdorf (5.5 km), Weiden bei Rechnitz (7.8 km).