Schwarzenbach: population and statistics
Schwarzenbach has a population of 915 (2026) across 22.4 km², or 40.9 people per km². It ranks 1,736 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 915 residents
- 22.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 392 m
Schwarzenbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwarzenbach ranks No. 490 by population.
Share of women: 52.5% in Schwarzenbach, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 178 € in Schwarzenbach, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,130 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sieggraben, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kobersdorf (1,916 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzenbach over time
Schwarzenbach had 956 residents in 2016 and 915 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 913 |
| 2022 | 924 |
| 2023 | 927 |
| 2024 | 949 |
| 2025 | 932 |
| 2026 | 915 |
All indicators for Schwarzenbach
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 | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 383 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 51.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 231 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 50 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 392 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,713 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 80 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,731 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 111 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,561 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 121.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 363 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 178 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,773 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,664 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 832 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 972 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 188 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,804 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,646 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach | 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 | Schwarzenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 270 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,723 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzenbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 579 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzenbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities16.5% ×1.9
- Health and social work13.8% ×1.4
- Construction12.8% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing3.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenbach
Where is Schwarzenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenbach?
Schwarzenbach has 915 residents (2026), ranking 1,736 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenbach?
Schwarzenbach covers 22.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzenbach went from 956 to 915, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Schwarzenbach?
Schwarzenbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.633, longitude 16.350.
Share of women: what is the figure for Schwarzenbach?
In Schwarzenbach, “Share of women” stands at 52.5% (2026), ranking 50 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schwarzenbach?
In Schwarzenbach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 178 € (2019), ranking 1,773 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenbach?
In Schwarzenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenbach?
The nearest to Schwarzenbach are Sieggraben (2.9 km), Kobersdorf (5.3 km), Wiesmath (5.3 km), Hochwolkersdorf (5.9 km), Weppersdorf (8.3 km).