Altschwendt: population and statistics
Altschwendt has a population of 712 (2026) across 12.8 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 1,869 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 712 residents
- 12.8 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 428 m
Altschwendt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Altschwendt ranks No. 403 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 144 € in Altschwendt, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,786 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell an der Pram (1,935 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Altschwendt over time
Altschwendt had 708 residents in 2016 and 712 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 695 |
| 2022 | 718 |
| 2023 | 714 |
| 2024 | 722 |
| 2025 | 721 |
| 2026 | 712 |
All indicators for Altschwendt
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 | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 295 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,865 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 56 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,889 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,882 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,201 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 59 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,910 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,540 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 144 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,894 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,173 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 239 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,581 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 118 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,959 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,821 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 552 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 189 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,900 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altschwendt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Altschwendt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities15.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.9% ×2.0
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical5.1% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Altschwendt
Where is Altschwendt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altschwendt?
Altschwendt has 712 residents (2026), ranking 1,869 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altschwendt?
Altschwendt covers 12.8 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Altschwendt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altschwendt went from 708 to 712, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Altschwendt?
Altschwendt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.317, longitude 13.683.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Altschwendt?
In Altschwendt, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 144 € (2019), ranking 1,894 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Altschwendt?
In Altschwendt, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 118 (2024), ranking 1,959 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altschwendt?
In Altschwendt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altschwendt?
The nearest to Altschwendt are Zell an der Pram (3.7 km), Riedau (4.0 km), Kallham (4.3 km), Raab (4.5 km), St. Willibald (5.6 km).