Sitzendorf an der Schmida: population and statistics
Sitzendorf an der Schmida has a population of 2,199 (2026) across 61.9 km², or 35.6 people per km². It ranks 882 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,199 residents
- 61.9 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 236 m
Sitzendorf an der Schmida in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Sitzendorf an der Schmida ranks No. 226 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.0% in Sitzendorf an der Schmida, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 2,766 € in Sitzendorf an der Schmida, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grabern, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eggenburg (3,477 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sitzendorf an der Schmida over time
Sitzendorf an der Schmida had 2,148 residents in 2016 and 2,199 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,143 |
| 2022 | 2,163 |
| 2023 | 2,165 |
| 2024 | 2,203 |
| 2025 | 2,205 |
| 2026 | 2,199 |
All indicators for Sitzendorf an der Schmida
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 | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 974 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 812 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 205 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 769 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 798 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 706 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 199 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 981 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,273 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 266 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,327 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,766 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 332 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 472 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,224 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,572 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,007 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 640 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 872 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sitzendorf an der Schmida | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,010 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sitzendorf an der Schmida
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work20.2% ×2.0
- Other service activities12.6% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services10.1% ×1.3
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.6% ×0.4
- Information and communication4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Sitzendorf an der Schmida
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
Sitzendorf an der Schmida has 2,199 residents (2026), ranking 882 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
Sitzendorf an der Schmida covers 61.9 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Sitzendorf an der Schmida growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sitzendorf an der Schmida went from 2,148 to 2,199, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
Sitzendorf an der Schmida is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.600, longitude 15.940.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
In Sitzendorf an der Schmida, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.0% (2024), ranking 1,670 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
In Sitzendorf an der Schmida, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 2,766 € (2019), ranking 332 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
In Sitzendorf an der Schmida, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sitzendorf an der Schmida?
The nearest to Sitzendorf an der Schmida are Grabern (6.1 km), Straning-Grafenberg (6.6 km), Ziersdorf (7.4 km), Ravelsbach (8.5 km), Röschitz (8.5 km).