Schrems: population and statistics
Schrems has a population of 5,193 (2026) across 60.8 km², or 85.4 people per km². It ranks 257 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,193 residents
- 60.8 km²
- 85 people/km²
- 528 m
Schrems in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schrems ranks No. 68 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 57.5% in Schrems, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.9% in Schrems, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,085 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,518 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hoheneich, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 21 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,340 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schrems over time
Schrems had 5,496 residents in 2016 and 5,193 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,356 |
| 2022 | 5,324 |
| 2023 | 5,273 |
| 2024 | 5,263 |
| 2025 | 5,272 |
| 2026 | 5,193 |
All indicators for Schrems
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 | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 167 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 221 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,425 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 229 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 351 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 366 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 409 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 356 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,508 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 565 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 251 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 644 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 676 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 272 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,158 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 559 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,356 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 182 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 217 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,834 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,134 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,517 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 243 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schrems | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.7% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,687 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schrems
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work16.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schrems
Where is Schrems?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schrems?
Schrems has 5,193 residents (2026), ranking 257 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schrems?
Schrems covers 60.8 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Schrems growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schrems went from 5,496 to 5,193, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Schrems?
Schrems is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.783, longitude 15.067.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schrems?
In Schrems, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 57.5% (2024), ranking 1,834 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schrems?
In Schrems, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.9% (2026), ranking 167 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schrems?
In Schrems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,085 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schrems?
The nearest to Schrems are Hoheneich (3.3 km), Amaliendorf-Aalfang (5.7 km), Hirschbach (6.1 km), Gmünd (6.4 km), Waldenstein (7.2 km).