Schrattenberg: population and statistics
Schrattenberg has a population of 835 (2026) across 19.1 km², or 43.6 people per km². It ranks 1,790 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 835 residents
- 19.1 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 225 m
Schrattenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schrattenberg ranks No. 508 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 5,256 € in Schrattenberg, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.7% in Schrattenberg, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 35.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,682 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Herrnbaumgarten, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großkrut (1,696 residents), 8.1 km away.
Population of Schrattenberg over time
Schrattenberg had 804 residents in 2016 and 835 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 834 |
| 2022 | 855 |
| 2023 | 856 |
| 2024 | 843 |
| 2025 | 842 |
| 2026 | 835 |
All indicators for Schrattenberg
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 | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 29.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 94 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 324 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 383 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,727 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 48 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,931 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 55 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,929 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,916 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 321 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,090 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,256 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 48 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,897 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 139 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,905 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,826 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 775 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 254 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,758 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schrattenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 888 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,926 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schrattenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade35.2% ×1.6
- Manufacturing16.7% ×2.8
- Accommodation and food services14.8% ×2.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities5.6% ×0.7
- Transport and storage3.7% ×1.7
- Finance and insurance3.7% ×1.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Schrattenberg
Where is Schrattenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schrattenberg?
Schrattenberg has 835 residents (2026), ranking 1,790 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schrattenberg?
Schrattenberg covers 19.1 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Schrattenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schrattenberg went from 804 to 835, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Schrattenberg?
Schrattenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mistelbach (district). Latitude 48.717, longitude 16.717.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schrattenberg?
In Schrattenberg, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 5,256 € (2019), ranking 48 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schrattenberg?
In Schrattenberg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.7% (2024), ranking 1,926 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schrattenberg?
In Schrattenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schrattenberg?
The nearest to Schrattenberg are Herrnbaumgarten (3.2 km), Drasenhofen (6.7 km), Großkrut (8.1 km), Poysdorf (8.3 km), Falkenstein (9.6 km).