Schweiggers: population and statistics
Schweiggers has a population of 2,019 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 34.5 people per km². It ranks 955 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,019 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 638 m
Schweiggers in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schweiggers ranks No. 245 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.7% in Schweiggers, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Schweiggers, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,093 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchberg am Walde, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwettl-Niederösterreich (10,710 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,372 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schweiggers over time
Schweiggers had 1,993 residents in 2016 and 2,019 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,024 |
| 2022 | 2,034 |
| 2023 | 2,051 |
| 2024 | 2,031 |
| 2025 | 2,028 |
| 2026 | 2,019 |
All indicators for Schweiggers
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 | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 803 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,002 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 211 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 728 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 780 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 434 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 186 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,055 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 218 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,564 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,440 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 971 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 303 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 527 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,144 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 602 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 936 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schweiggers | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schweiggers
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.5% ×5.0
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schweiggers
Where is Schweiggers?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schweiggers?
Schweiggers has 2,019 residents (2026), ranking 955 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schweiggers?
Schweiggers covers 58.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Schweiggers growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schweiggers went from 1,993 to 2,019, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Schweiggers?
Schweiggers is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Zwettl (district). Latitude 48.667, longitude 15.050.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schweiggers?
In Schweiggers, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.7% (2024), ranking 1,856 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Schweiggers?
In Schweiggers, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schweiggers?
In Schweiggers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,093 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schweiggers?
The nearest to Schweiggers are Kirchberg am Walde (6.1 km), Waldenstein (7.2 km), Großschönau (8.8 km), Hirschbach (10 km), Zwettl-Niederösterreich (11 km).