Scharndorf: population and statistics
Scharndorf has a population of 1,234 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 47.8 people per km². It ranks 1,507 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,234 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 185 m
Scharndorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Scharndorf ranks No. 413 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 14.6 in Scharndorf, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 85.1% in Scharndorf, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,202 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,618 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Höflein, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bruck an der Leitha (8,895 residents), 7.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,808 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scharndorf over time
Scharndorf had 1,161 residents in 2016 and 1,234 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,203 |
| 2022 | 1,227 |
| 2023 | 1,246 |
| 2024 | 1,232 |
| 2025 | 1,239 |
| 2026 | 1,234 |
All indicators for Scharndorf
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 | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 584 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 279 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 521 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,473 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,437 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 130 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,399 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 739 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 284 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,245 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 928 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,360 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 180 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,815 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 184 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 725 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 363 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scharndorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 391 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scharndorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.2% ×0.9
- Health and social work19.4% ×1.9
- Information and communication9.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.5
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Scharndorf
Where is Scharndorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scharndorf?
Scharndorf has 1,234 residents (2026), ranking 1,507 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scharndorf?
Scharndorf covers 25.8 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Scharndorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scharndorf went from 1,161 to 1,234, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Scharndorf?
Scharndorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.094, longitude 16.798.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scharndorf?
In Scharndorf, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 14.6 (2024), ranking 1,894 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Scharndorf?
In Scharndorf, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 85.1% (2024), ranking 184 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scharndorf?
In Scharndorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,202 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scharndorf?
The nearest to Scharndorf are Höflein (3.0 km), Rohrau (4.9 km), Petronell-Carnuntum (5.5 km), Eckartsau (5.7 km), Göttlesbrunn-Arbesthal (7.2 km).