Schattendorf: population and statistics
Schattendorf has a population of 2,334 (2026) across 12.1 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 805 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,334 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 193 people/km²
- 249 m
Schattendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 171 municipalities in Burgenland, Schattendorf ranks No. 32 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 153 € in Schattendorf, compared with an average of 1,057 € in Burgenland and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 84.4% in Schattendorf, compared with an average of 75.6% in Burgenland and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 29.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,196 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,697 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Baumgarten, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattersburg (7,563 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schattendorf over time
Schattendorf had 2,401 residents in 2016 and 2,334 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,354 |
| 2022 | 2,397 |
| 2023 | 2,406 |
| 2024 | 2,388 |
| 2025 | 2,360 |
| 2026 | 2,334 |
All indicators for Schattendorf
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 | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 12.8% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 25.3% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 530 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,073 | 133,663 | 4,139,571 | ranked 718 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.20 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,561 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 140 | 24,778 | 743,940 | ranked 1,150 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 28,486 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.7 | 94.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,808 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 204 | 33,881 | 945,381 | ranked 954 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.4 | 112.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,379 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 157 € | 393 € | 344 € | ranked 1,854 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 153 € | 1,057 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,882 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.8% | 73.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 448 | 134,168 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,264 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 44.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.4% | 75.6% | 77.3% | ranked 231 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.1% | 11.5% | 8.5% | ranked 785 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 693 | 88,128 | 2,490,615 | ranked 784 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schattendorf | Burgenland | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 63.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,238 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schattendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work29.1% ×2.9
- Wholesale and retail trade13.8% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.4% ×1.0
- Construction6.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schattendorf
Where is Schattendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schattendorf?
Schattendorf has 2,334 residents (2026), ranking 805 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schattendorf?
Schattendorf covers 12.1 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Schattendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schattendorf went from 2,401 to 2,334, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Schattendorf?
Schattendorf is in Burgenland. It belongs to Mattersburg (district). Latitude 47.711, longitude 16.511.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schattendorf?
In Schattendorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 153 € (2019), ranking 1,882 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schattendorf?
In Schattendorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 84.4% (2024), ranking 231 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schattendorf?
In Schattendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,196 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schattendorf?
The nearest to Schattendorf are Baumgarten (3.2 km), Loipersbach im Burgenland (3.3 km), Draßburg (4.3 km), Klingenbach (5.2 km), Rohrbach bei Mattersburg (5.8 km).