Schwarzenau: population and statistics
Schwarzenau has a population of 1,478 (2026) across 28.2 km², or 52.3 people per km². It ranks 1,316 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,478 residents
- 28.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 494 m
Schwarzenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwarzenau ranks No. 353 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 179 € in Schwarzenau, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.1% in Schwarzenau, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,957 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Windigsteig, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vitis (2,721 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzenau over time
Schwarzenau had 1,521 residents in 2016 and 1,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,515 |
| 2022 | 1,492 |
| 2023 | 1,495 |
| 2024 | 1,493 |
| 2025 | 1,470 |
| 2026 | 1,478 |
All indicators for Schwarzenau
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 | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 658 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,224 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,355 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 140 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,310 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,111 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 179 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,769 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,174 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 554 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 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) | 397 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,339 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 421 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,335 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzenau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.8% ×1.3
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×1.3
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Finance and insurance6.5% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenau
Where is Schwarzenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenau?
Schwarzenau has 1,478 residents (2026), ranking 1,316 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenau?
Schwarzenau covers 28.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzenau went from 1,521 to 1,478, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Schwarzenau?
Schwarzenau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.743, longitude 15.259.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schwarzenau?
In Schwarzenau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 179 € (2019), ranking 1,769 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Schwarzenau?
In Schwarzenau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.1% (2026), ranking 1,713 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenau?
In Schwarzenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenau?
The nearest to Schwarzenau are Windigsteig (3.1 km), Echsenbach (4.2 km), Vitis (6.0 km), Waidhofen an der Thaya-Land (6.3 km), Allentsteig (7.2 km).