Schwarzau im Gebirge: population and statistics
Schwarzau im Gebirge has a population of 599 (2026) across 192.3 km², or 3.1 people per km². It ranks 1,940 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 599 residents
- 192.3 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 693 m
Schwarzau im Gebirge in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwarzau im Gebirge ranks No. 536 by population.
Share of women: 47.1% in Schwarzau im Gebirge, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 172.0 in Schwarzau im Gebirge, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 944 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% 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.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 35.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rohr im Gebirge, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (1,759 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Schwarzau im Gebirge over time
Schwarzau im Gebirge had 673 residents in 2016 and 599 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 612 |
| 2022 | 619 |
| 2023 | 630 |
| 2024 | 625 |
| 2025 | 620 |
| 2026 | 599 |
All indicators for Schwarzau im Gebirge
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 im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 279 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,958 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 284 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,875 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 78 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,727 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,720 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 96 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 172.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 58 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 380 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 857 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,088 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 587 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 288 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,551 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 476 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,804 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 332 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 153 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,968 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzau im Gebirge | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 271 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,906 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzau im Gebirge
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.3% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.5% ×15.1
- Accommodation and food services11.7% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical4.9% ×0.4
- Other service activities4.9% ×0.6
- Construction3.9% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzau im Gebirge?
Schwarzau im Gebirge has 599 residents (2026), ranking 1,940 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzau im Gebirge?
Schwarzau im Gebirge covers 192.3 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzau im Gebirge growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzau im Gebirge went from 673 to 599, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Schwarzau im Gebirge?
Schwarzau im Gebirge is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.800, longitude 15.700.
Share of women: what is the figure for Schwarzau im Gebirge?
In Schwarzau im Gebirge, “Share of women” stands at 47.1% (2026), ranking 1,958 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwarzau im Gebirge?
In Schwarzau im Gebirge, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 172.0 (2026), ranking 58 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzau im Gebirge?
In Schwarzau im Gebirge, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 944 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzau im Gebirge?
The nearest to Schwarzau im Gebirge are Rohr im Gebirge (7.5 km), St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (13 km), Hohenberg (13 km), Reichenau an der Rax (15 km), Puchberg am Schneeberg (15 km).