Schönbach: population and statistics
Schönbach has a population of 749 (2026) across 34.8 km², or 21.5 people per km². It ranks 1,847 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 749 residents
- 34.8 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 813 m
Schönbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schönbach ranks No. 518 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.0% in Schönbach, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 151.4 in Schönbach, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,874 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altmelon, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbesbach (1,572 residents), 7.6 km away.
Population of Schönbach over time
Schönbach had 825 residents in 2016 and 749 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 767 |
| 2022 | 754 |
| 2023 | 758 |
| 2024 | 752 |
| 2025 | 738 |
| 2026 | 749 |
All indicators for Schönbach
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 | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 915 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 287 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,869 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.58 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 100 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,514 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 151.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 61 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 101 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,640 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 205 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 621 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 335 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,059 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,251 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,962 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 371 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,394 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 406 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 63.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,703 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 207 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,863 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schönbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 819 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schönbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.5% ×1.1
- Manufacturing14.3% ×2.4
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical11.2% ×0.8
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönbach
Where is Schönbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönbach?
Schönbach has 749 residents (2026), ranking 1,847 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schönbach?
Schönbach covers 34.8 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Schönbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schönbach went from 825 to 749, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Schönbach?
Schönbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.450, longitude 15.033.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Schönbach?
In Schönbach, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.0% (2024), ranking 1,962 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schönbach?
In Schönbach, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 151.4 (2024), ranking 61 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönbach?
In Schönbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönbach?
The nearest to Schönbach are Altmelon (4.9 km), Bad Traunstein (5.2 km), Bärnkopf (6.9 km), Arbesbach (7.6 km), Rappottenstein (7.8 km).