Schwarzenbach an der Pielach: population and statistics
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach has a population of 341 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 7.5 people per km². It ranks 2,048 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 341 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 504 m
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwarzenbach an der Pielach ranks No. 563 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 981 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Loich (542 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzenbach an der Pielach over time
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach had 367 residents in 2016 and 341 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 376 |
| 2022 | 362 |
| 2023 | 354 |
| 2024 | 348 |
| 2025 | 339 |
| 2026 | 341 |
All indicators for Schwarzenbach an der Pielach
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 | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 28.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 51.2 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 45.7% | 50.8% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 129 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,051 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.62 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,915 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 168.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 51 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,947 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 91 € | 520 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,122 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 83.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 94 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.8 | 46.6 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 101 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,044 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 3.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Schwarzenbach an der Pielach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.5% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12.2% ×5.2
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work10.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenbach an der Pielach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach has 341 residents (2026), ranking 2,048 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach covers 45.4 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenbach an der Pielach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzenbach an der Pielach went from 367 to 341, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
Schwarzenbach an der Pielach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 47.947, longitude 15.383.
Private households: what is the figure for Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
In Schwarzenbach an der Pielach, “Private households” stands at 129 (2024), ranking 2,051 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
In Schwarzenbach an der Pielach, “Families” stands at 101 (2024), ranking 2,044 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
In Schwarzenbach an der Pielach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 981 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenbach an der Pielach?
The nearest to Schwarzenbach an der Pielach are Loich (4.2 km), Frankenfels (5.4 km), Puchenstuben (7.5 km), Türnitz (8.2 km), Annaberg (8.4 km).