Schandorf: population and statistics
Schandorf has a population of 331 (2026) across 11.3 km², or 29.4 people per km². It ranks 2,051 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 331 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 256 m
Schandorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Schandorf ranks No. 165 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Burgenland for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,577 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schachendorf (732 residents), 2.8 km away.
Population of Schandorf over time
Schandorf had 281 residents in 2016 and 331 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 264 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 279 |
| 2024 | 329 |
| 2025 | 328 |
| 2026 | 331 |
All indicators for Schandorf
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 | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.7% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 40.5% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 59.5 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 51.8% | 51.1% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 125 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,054 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 28 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 2,040 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.8 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 31 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 2,037 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.7 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 78 € | 393 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,688 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.1% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.6% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 92 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,009 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.5 | 44.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.6% | 75.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.6% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 87 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,057 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schandorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.7% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Schandorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities22.6% ×2.7
- Health and social work19.4% ×1.9
- Transport and storage6.5% ×3.0
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical6.5% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6.5% ×2.7
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schandorf
Where is Schandorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schandorf?
Schandorf has 331 residents (2026), ranking 2,051 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schandorf?
Schandorf covers 11.3 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Schandorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schandorf went from 281 to 331, a change of +17.8%.
Where is Schandorf?
Schandorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Oberwart (district). Latitude 47.242, longitude 16.418.
Private households: what is the figure for Schandorf?
In Schandorf, “Private households” stands at 125 (2024), ranking 2,054 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Schandorf?
In Schandorf, “Families” stands at 87 (2024), ranking 2,057 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schandorf?
In Schandorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schandorf?
The nearest to Schandorf are Schachendorf (2.8 km), Hannersdorf (3.1 km), Markt Neuhodis (6.2 km), Badersdorf (6.2 km), Rechnitz (7.3 km).