Groß-Schweinbarth: population and statistics
Groß-Schweinbarth has a population of 1,389 (2026) across 25.0 km², or 55.5 people per km². It ranks 1,373 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,389 residents
- 25.0 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 168 m
Groß-Schweinbarth in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Groß-Schweinbarth ranks No. 369 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.6 in Groß-Schweinbarth, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.6 in Groß-Schweinbarth, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,504 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenruppersdorf, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matzen-Raggendorf (3,027 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,720 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Groß-Schweinbarth over time
Groß-Schweinbarth had 1,291 residents in 2016 and 1,389 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,313 |
| 2022 | 1,321 |
| 2023 | 1,342 |
| 2024 | 1,360 |
| 2025 | 1,387 |
| 2026 | 1,389 |
All indicators for Groß-Schweinbarth
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 | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 579 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 812 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 76 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,744 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,739 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,887 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 431 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 718 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,655 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 370 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 216 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 293 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 439 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 416 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Groß-Schweinbarth | Lower Austria | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Groß-Schweinbarth
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.0% ×1.4
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.6% ×0.9
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Groß-Schweinbarth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Groß-Schweinbarth?
Groß-Schweinbarth has 1,389 residents (2026), ranking 1,373 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Groß-Schweinbarth?
Groß-Schweinbarth covers 25.0 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Groß-Schweinbarth growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Groß-Schweinbarth went from 1,291 to 1,389, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Groß-Schweinbarth?
Groß-Schweinbarth is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.417, longitude 16.633.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Groß-Schweinbarth?
In Groß-Schweinbarth, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.6 (2024), ranking 1,887 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Groß-Schweinbarth?
In Groß-Schweinbarth, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.6 (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Groß-Schweinbarth?
In Groß-Schweinbarth, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Groß-Schweinbarth?
The nearest to Groß-Schweinbarth are Hohenruppersdorf (3.9 km), Bad Pirawarth (4.7 km), Auersthal (4.7 km), Matzen-Raggendorf (5.3 km), Bockfließ (6.7 km).