Schottwien: population and statistics
Schottwien has a population of 677 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 1,888 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 677 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 576 m
Schottwien in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schottwien ranks No. 526 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.2% in Schottwien, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,759 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Semmering, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Payerbach (2,104 residents), 4.2 km away.
Population of Schottwien over time
Schottwien had 682 residents in 2016 and 677 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 657 |
| 2022 | 642 |
| 2023 | 664 |
| 2024 | 662 |
| 2025 | 669 |
| 2026 | 677 |
All indicators for Schottwien
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 | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 330 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.95 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,947 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 48 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 53 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,941 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,412 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 82 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,760 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 366 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 489 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 564 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,116 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 572 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 159 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,859 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,389 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 358 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 182 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,916 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schottwien | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 135 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schottwien
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services13.8% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.0% ×4.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Schottwien
Where is Schottwien?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schottwien?
Schottwien has 677 residents (2026), ranking 1,888 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schottwien?
Schottwien covers 12.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Schottwien growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schottwien went from 682 to 677, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Schottwien?
Schottwien is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.655, longitude 15.872.
Average household size: what is the figure for Schottwien?
In Schottwien, “Average household size” stands at 1.95 persons (2024), ranking 1,947 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schottwien?
In Schottwien, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.2% (2024), ranking 1,898 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schottwien?
In Schottwien, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schottwien?
The nearest to Schottwien are Semmering (3.3 km), Breitenstein (3.7 km), Payerbach (4.2 km), Raach am Hochgebirge (4.5 km), Gloggnitz (5.5 km).