Schwarzau am Steinfeld: population and statistics
Schwarzau am Steinfeld has a population of 2,225 (2026) across 9.7 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 864 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,225 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 325 m
Schwarzau am Steinfeld in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwarzau am Steinfeld ranks No. 220 by population.
Share of women: 52.9% in Schwarzau am Steinfeld, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 87.8% in Schwarzau am Steinfeld, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,361 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Breitenau, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Erlach (3,356 residents), 3.3 km away.
Population of Schwarzau am Steinfeld over time
Schwarzau am Steinfeld had 1,894 residents in 2016 and 2,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,046 |
| 2022 | 2,096 |
| 2023 | 2,139 |
| 2024 | 2,127 |
| 2025 | 2,187 |
| 2026 | 2,225 |
All indicators for Schwarzau am Steinfeld
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 | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 24 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 892 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 899 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 112 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,409 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 197 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 991 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 154 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,867 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 221 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,840 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,914 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) | 388 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,359 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 17.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 44 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,095 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 592 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 953 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzau am Steinfeld | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzau am Steinfeld
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work14.6% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Information and communication6.8% ×0.9
- Construction5.7% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
Schwarzau am Steinfeld has 2,225 residents (2026), ranking 864 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
Schwarzau am Steinfeld covers 9.7 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzau am Steinfeld growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzau am Steinfeld went from 1,894 to 2,225, a change of +17.5%.
Where is Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
Schwarzau am Steinfeld is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.731, longitude 16.172.
Share of women: what is the figure for Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
In Schwarzau am Steinfeld, “Share of women” stands at 52.9% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
In Schwarzau am Steinfeld, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 87.8% (2024), ranking 44 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
In Schwarzau am Steinfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzau am Steinfeld?
The nearest to Schwarzau am Steinfeld are Breitenau (1.7 km), Pitten (1.9 km), Bad Erlach (3.3 km), Seebenstein (3.8 km), Walpersbach (4.9 km).