Schönbühel-Aggsbach: population and statistics
Schönbühel-Aggsbach has a population of 943 (2026) across 28.5 km², or 33.1 people per km². It ranks 1,716 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 943 residents
- 28.5 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 230 m
Schönbühel-Aggsbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schönbühel-Aggsbach ranks No. 482 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 7,217 € in Schönbühel-Aggsbach, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of women: 52.0% in Schönbühel-Aggsbach, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,992 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aggsbach, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dunkelsteinerwald (2,387 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schönbühel-Aggsbach over time
Schönbühel-Aggsbach had 988 residents in 2016 and 943 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 962 |
| 2022 | 933 |
| 2023 | 932 |
| 2024 | 942 |
| 2025 | 939 |
| 2026 | 943 |
All indicators for Schönbühel-Aggsbach
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 | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 265 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 212 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 119 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 439 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,624 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 65 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,793 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,375 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 144 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 312 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,126 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 7,217 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 18 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 170 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,832 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,748 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 413 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 271 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schönbühel-Aggsbach | 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) | 16.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schönbühel-Aggsbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.3% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
Schönbühel-Aggsbach has 943 residents (2026), ranking 1,716 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
Schönbühel-Aggsbach covers 28.5 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Schönbühel-Aggsbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schönbühel-Aggsbach went from 988 to 943, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
Schönbühel-Aggsbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.292, longitude 15.412.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
In Schönbühel-Aggsbach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 7,217 € (2019), ranking 18 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
In Schönbühel-Aggsbach, “Share of women” stands at 52.0% (2026), ranking 119 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
In Schönbühel-Aggsbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönbühel-Aggsbach?
The nearest to Schönbühel-Aggsbach are Aggsbach (1.3 km), Dunkelsteinerwald (4.8 km), Maria Laach am Jauerling (5.1 km), Emmersdorf an der Donau (8.0 km), Spitz (8.2 km).