Schwechat: population and statistics
Schwechat has a population of 21,471 (2026) across 44.9 km², or 479 people per km². It ranks 26 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 21,471 residents
- 44.9 km²
- 479 people/km²
- 167 m
Schwechat in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schwechat ranks No. 7 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 56.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zwölfaxing, 3.7 km away.
Population of Schwechat over time
Schwechat had 17,674 residents in 2016 and 21,471 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,375 |
| 2022 | 20,763 |
| 2023 | 21,166 |
| 2024 | 21,227 |
| 2025 | 21,243 |
| 2026 | 21,471 |
All indicators for Schwechat
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 | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,890 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 10,043 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 26 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.10 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 3,665 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 12 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 4,046 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 12 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 190.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 22 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 5,446 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 11 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 253.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 18 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,358 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 6 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,149 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 244 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 114 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 32,716 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 11 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 154.1 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 4 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,408 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 25.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 62 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 5,831 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 26 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwechat | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwechat
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work56.1% ×5.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.2% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.5% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.2% ×0.4
- Construction2.8% ×0.4
- Transport and storage2.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities2.5% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwechat
Where is Schwechat?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwechat?
Schwechat has 21,471 residents (2026), ranking 26 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwechat?
Schwechat covers 44.9 km², with a density of 479 people per km².
Is the population of Schwechat growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwechat went from 17,674 to 21,471, a change of +21.5%.
Where is Schwechat?
Schwechat is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.141, longitude 16.479.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Schwechat?
In Schwechat, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 32,716 (2024), ranking 11 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Schwechat?
In Schwechat, “Active trade licences” stands at 5,446 (2026), ranking 11 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwechat?
In Schwechat, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwechat?
The nearest to Schwechat are Zwölfaxing (3.7 km), Lanzendorf (4.6 km), Rauchenwarth (5.4 km), Maria-Lanzendorf (6.3 km), Leopoldsdorf (6.4 km).