Fischamend: population and statistics
Fischamend has a population of 5,734 (2026) across 25.1 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 217 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,734 residents
- 25.1 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 155 m
Fischamend in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Fischamend ranks No. 56 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 6.6% in Fischamend, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,189 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,508 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Klein-Neusiedl, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwechat (21,471 residents), 10 km away.
Population of Fischamend over time
Fischamend had 5,347 residents in 2016 and 5,734 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,578 |
| 2022 | 5,593 |
| 2023 | 5,714 |
| 2024 | 5,708 |
| 2025 | 5,736 |
| 2026 | 5,734 |
All indicators for Fischamend
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 | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,126 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,712 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 191 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 344 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 380 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 399 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 368 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,701 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 567 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 248 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 961 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 797 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 194 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,628 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 378 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 166 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,246 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 194 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 290 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 199 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,579 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 228 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fischamend | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 62.9% | 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) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fischamend
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.3% ×1.3
- Construction10.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischamend
Where is Fischamend?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischamend?
Fischamend has 5,734 residents (2026), ranking 217 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fischamend?
Fischamend covers 25.1 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Fischamend growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fischamend went from 5,347 to 5,734, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Fischamend?
Fischamend is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.116, longitude 16.613.
Average household size: what is the figure for Fischamend?
In Fischamend, “Average household size” stands at 2.08 persons (2024), ranking 1,832 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Fischamend?
In Fischamend, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 6.6% (2024), ranking 166 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischamend?
In Fischamend, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,189 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischamend?
The nearest to Fischamend are Klein-Neusiedl (2.8 km), Enzersdorf an der Fischa (4.0 km), Mannsdorf an der Donau (5.5 km), Haslau-Maria Ellend (5.5 km), Schwadorf (5.9 km).