Scheibbs: population and statistics
Scheibbs has a population of 4,197 (2026) across 46.0 km², or 91.3 people per km². It ranks 361 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,197 residents
- 46.0 km²
- 91 people/km²
- 382 m
Scheibbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Scheibbs ranks No. 86 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 89.7 in Scheibbs, 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: 53.8% in Scheibbs, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 27.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,022 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,441 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is St. Anton an der Jeßnitz, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 26 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Scheibbs over time
Scheibbs had 4,219 residents in 2016 and 4,197 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,122 |
| 2022 | 4,130 |
| 2023 | 4,237 |
| 2024 | 4,210 |
| 2025 | 4,198 |
| 2026 | 4,197 |
All indicators for Scheibbs
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 | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,815 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 354 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 472 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 208 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 570 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 193 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 552 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 269 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 235 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 586 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 381 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,948 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 672 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,772 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 163 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 89.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 75 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 53.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,875 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,128 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 394 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Scheibbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 296 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Scheibbs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work27.9% ×2.8
- Wholesale and retail trade20.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.8% ×0.8
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Scheibbs
Where is Scheibbs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scheibbs?
Scheibbs has 4,197 residents (2026), ranking 361 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Scheibbs?
Scheibbs covers 46.0 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Scheibbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scheibbs went from 4,219 to 4,197, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Scheibbs?
Scheibbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.000, longitude 15.167.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scheibbs?
In Scheibbs, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 89.7 (2024), ranking 75 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 Scheibbs?
In Scheibbs, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 53.8% (2024), ranking 1,875 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scheibbs?
In Scheibbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,022 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scheibbs?
The nearest to Scheibbs are St. Anton an der Jeßnitz (5.2 km), St. Georgen an der Leys (5.9 km), Purgstall an der Erlauf (6.7 km), Reinsberg (7.7 km), Oberndorf an der Melk (8.1 km).