Schwadorf: population and statistics
Schwadorf has a population of 2,439 (2026) across 11.4 km², or 214 people per km². It ranks 764 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,439 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 214 people/km²
- 162 m
Schwadorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwadorf ranks No. 191 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.2% in Schwadorf, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 34.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,595 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Enzersdorf an der Fischa (3,739 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,772 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwadorf over time
Schwadorf had 2,048 residents in 2016 and 2,439 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,220 |
| 2022 | 2,250 |
| 2023 | 2,308 |
| 2024 | 2,304 |
| 2025 | 2,405 |
| 2026 | 2,439 |
All indicators for Schwadorf
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 | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,016 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 770 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 148 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,078 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 169 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,048 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 199 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 981 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 603 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 359 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 774 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,477 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 948 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) | 810 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 825 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 219 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 215 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 666 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 825 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwadorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwadorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade34.5% ×1.5
- Construction10.2% ×1.5
- Information and communication9.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.1% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwadorf
Where is Schwadorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwadorf?
Schwadorf has 2,439 residents (2026), ranking 764 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwadorf?
Schwadorf covers 11.4 km², with a density of 214 people per km².
Is the population of Schwadorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwadorf went from 2,048 to 2,439, a change of +19.1%.
Where is Schwadorf?
Schwadorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.067, longitude 16.583.
Median age: what is the figure for Schwadorf?
In Schwadorf, “Median age” stands at 40.7 years (2026), ranking 1,936 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schwadorf?
In Schwadorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.2% (2024), ranking 215 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwadorf?
In Schwadorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwadorf?
The nearest to Schwadorf are Enzersdorf an der Fischa (2.2 km), Klein-Neusiedl (3.1 km), Ebergassing (5.5 km), Götzendorf an der Leitha (5.7 km), Fischamend (5.9 km).