Bad Schallerbach: population and statistics
Bad Schallerbach has a population of 4,540 (2026) across 8.5 km², or 534 people per km². It ranks 323 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,540 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 534 people/km²
- 305 m
Bad Schallerbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Schallerbach ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 23.2% in Bad Schallerbach, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wallern an der Trattnach, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wels (65,764 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Bad Schallerbach over time
Bad Schallerbach had 4,005 residents in 2016 and 4,540 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,209 |
| 2022 | 4,328 |
| 2023 | 4,461 |
| 2024 | 4,540 |
| 2025 | 4,545 |
| 2026 | 4,540 |
All indicators for Bad Schallerbach
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 Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 986 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,100 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 284 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.06 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,855 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 259 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 559 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,796 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 361 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 499 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.5 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,656 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 442 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 679 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 663 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,565 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,060 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,069 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 317 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 507 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,311 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,174 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 379 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Schallerbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,865 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Schallerbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Other service activities17.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.5% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Schallerbach?
Bad Schallerbach has 4,540 residents (2026), ranking 323 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Schallerbach?
Bad Schallerbach covers 8.5 km², with a density of 534 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Schallerbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Schallerbach went from 4,005 to 4,540, a change of +13.4%.
Where is Bad Schallerbach?
Bad Schallerbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.229, longitude 13.925.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bad Schallerbach?
In Bad Schallerbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 23.2% (2024), ranking 90 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Bad Schallerbach?
In Bad Schallerbach, “Average household size” stands at 2.06 persons (2024), ranking 1,855 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Schallerbach?
In Bad Schallerbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Schallerbach?
The nearest to Bad Schallerbach are Wallern an der Trattnach (1.8 km), Krenglbach (3.6 km), St. Marienkirchen an der Polsenz (3.9 km), Schlüßlberg (4.0 km), Pichl bei Wels (5.2 km).