Maria Schmolln: population and statistics
Maria Schmolln has a population of 1,474 (2026) across 34.5 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 1,319 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,474 residents
- 34.5 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 494 m
Maria Schmolln in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Maria Schmolln ranks No. 291 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 75.3 in Maria Schmolln, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,831 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schalchen (4,100 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Maria Schmolln over time
Maria Schmolln had 1,438 residents in 2016 and 1,474 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,436 |
| 2022 | 1,442 |
| 2023 | 1,462 |
| 2024 | 1,465 |
| 2025 | 1,473 |
| 2026 | 1,474 |
All indicators for Maria Schmolln
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 | Maria Schmolln | 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) | 24.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 565 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 531 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,452 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 135 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 145 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,223 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 111 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,561 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,764 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,157 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 560 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 225 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 490 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,195 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 945 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,286 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 416 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Schmolln | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Schmolln
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.5% ×1.4
- Manufacturing12.6% ×2.1
- Construction11.7% ×1.8
- Accommodation and food services9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Transport and storage3.6% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Schmolln
Where is Maria Schmolln?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Schmolln?
Maria Schmolln has 1,474 residents (2026), ranking 1,319 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Schmolln?
Maria Schmolln covers 34.5 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Schmolln growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Schmolln went from 1,438 to 1,474, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Maria Schmolln?
Maria Schmolln is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.133, longitude 13.217.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maria Schmolln?
In Maria Schmolln, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 75.3 (2026), ranking 1,764 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Average household size: what is the figure for Maria Schmolln?
In Maria Schmolln, “Average household size” stands at 2.60 persons (2024), ranking 222 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Schmolln?
In Maria Schmolln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Schmolln?
The nearest to Maria Schmolln are Schalchen (4.7 km), St. Johann am Walde (5.2 km), Höhnhart (5.2 km), Mattighofen (5.8 km), Treubach (6.9 km).