Schwarzautal: population and statistics
Schwarzautal has a population of 2,368 (2026) across 40.2 km², or 58.8 people per km². It ranks 786 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,368 residents
- 40.2 km²
- 59 people/km²
- 344 m
Schwarzautal in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Schwarzautal ranks No. 141 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.8% in Schwarzautal, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.9% in Schwarzautal, compared with an average of 74.9% in Styria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,636 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mettersdorf am Saßbach, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sankt Stefan im Rosental (3,824 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzautal over time
Schwarzautal had 2,299 residents in 2016 and 2,368 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,306 |
| 2022 | 2,315 |
| 2023 | 2,332 |
| 2024 | 2,366 |
| 2025 | 2,361 |
| 2026 | 2,368 |
All indicators for Schwarzautal
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 | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 472 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 451 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 885 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 908 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 274 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 523 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 291 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.3 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 215 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 249 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 762 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.2 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 743 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 516 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 507 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,455 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 440 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,325 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 518 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.4% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,348 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.3% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 708 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 755 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzautal | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,919 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzautal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.6% ×1.1
- Construction15.4% ×2.3
- Manufacturing10.2% ×1.7
- Other service activities10.2% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzautal
Where is Schwarzautal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzautal?
Schwarzautal has 2,368 residents (2026), ranking 786 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzautal?
Schwarzautal covers 40.2 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzautal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzautal went from 2,299 to 2,368, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Schwarzautal?
Schwarzautal is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.830, longitude 15.680.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schwarzautal?
In Schwarzautal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.8% (2024), ranking 1,919 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Schwarzautal?
In Schwarzautal, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.9% (2024), ranking 205 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzautal?
In Schwarzautal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzautal?
The nearest to Schwarzautal are Mettersdorf am Saßbach (3.7 km), Jagerberg (5.2 km), Sankt Peter am Ottersbach (7.0 km), Sankt Stefan im Rosental (8.4 km), Ragnitz (8.7 km).