Bad Schwanberg: population and statistics
Bad Schwanberg has a population of 4,407 (2026) across 124.3 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 336 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,407 residents
- 124.3 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 418 m
Bad Schwanberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Bad Schwanberg ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Bad Schwanberg, compared with an average of 14.5% in Styria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,182 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sankt Peter im Sulmtal, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Deutschlandsberg (11,675 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,728 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Schwanberg over time
Bad Schwanberg had 4,555 residents in 2016 and 4,407 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,520 |
| 2022 | 4,471 |
| 2023 | 4,472 |
| 2024 | 4,413 |
| 2025 | 4,421 |
| 2026 | 4,407 |
All indicators for Bad Schwanberg
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 | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 307 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 279 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,810 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 357 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 349 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 371 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 383 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 388 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,189 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 418 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 411 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,106 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 296 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,192 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 720 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,520 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,322 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 522 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.8 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,107 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.0% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,094 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,335 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 306 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Schwanberg | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Schwanberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Schwanberg
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Schwanberg?
Bad Schwanberg has 4,407 residents (2026), ranking 336 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Schwanberg?
Bad Schwanberg covers 124.3 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Schwanberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Schwanberg went from 4,555 to 4,407, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Bad Schwanberg?
Bad Schwanberg is in Styria. It belongs to Deutschlandsberg (district). Latitude 46.757, longitude 15.200.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Schwanberg?
In Bad Schwanberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.8% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Median age: what is the figure for Bad Schwanberg?
In Bad Schwanberg, “Median age” stands at 50.6 years (2026), ranking 279 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Schwanberg?
In Bad Schwanberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,182 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Schwanberg?
The nearest to Bad Schwanberg are Sankt Peter im Sulmtal (4.0 km), Deutschlandsberg (6.7 km), Wies (6.8 km), Sankt Martin im Sulmtal (7.7 km), Pölfing-Brunn (7.9 km).