Schollach: population and statistics
Schollach has a population of 1,084 (2026) across 19.7 km², or 55.0 people per km². It ranks 1,616 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,084 residents
- 19.7 km²
- 55 people/km²
- 339 m
Schollach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schollach ranks No. 444 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.1% in Schollach, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,761 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loosdorf (3,866 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schollach over time
Schollach had 948 residents in 2016 and 1,084 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,029 |
| 2022 | 1,035 |
| 2023 | 1,058 |
| 2024 | 1,071 |
| 2025 | 1,082 |
| 2026 | 1,084 |
All indicators for Schollach
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 | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 24 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,879 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 405 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,687 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.67 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 113 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 79 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,731 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 107 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 972 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 556 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 437 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,045 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 271 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 296 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,222 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 327 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,591 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schollach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schollach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.1% ×1.4
- Other service activities16.0% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services13.2% ×1.8
- Manufacturing8.5% ×1.4
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.7% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Schollach
Where is Schollach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schollach?
Schollach has 1,084 residents (2026), ranking 1,616 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schollach?
Schollach covers 19.7 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Schollach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schollach went from 948 to 1,084, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Schollach?
Schollach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.183, longitude 15.350.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Schollach?
In Schollach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Schollach?
In Schollach, “Average household size” stands at 2.67 persons (2024), ranking 113 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schollach?
In Schollach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schollach?
The nearest to Schollach are Loosdorf (4.2 km), Melk (5.0 km), Hürm (5.5 km), Emmersdorf an der Donau (6.4 km), St. Leonhard am Forst (6.8 km).