Schalchen: population and statistics
Schalchen has a population of 4,100 (2026) across 41.1 km², or 99.7 people per km². It ranks 372 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,100 residents
- 41.1 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 438 m
Schalchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schalchen ranks No. 82 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 60.7 in Schalchen, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 19.5% in Schalchen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,761 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mattighofen (7,763 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schalchen over time
Schalchen had 3,780 residents in 2016 and 4,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,015 |
| 2022 | 4,122 |
| 2023 | 4,126 |
| 2024 | 4,154 |
| 2025 | 4,173 |
| 2026 | 4,100 |
All indicators for Schalchen
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 | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,679 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 394 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.48 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 515 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 221 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 682 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 657 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,886 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 309 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 593 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,759 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 551 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 445 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,122 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,208 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,398 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 491 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 933 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 168 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,230 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 351 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schalchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schalchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities14.4% ×1.7
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schalchen
Where is Schalchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schalchen?
Schalchen has 4,100 residents (2026), ranking 372 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schalchen?
Schalchen covers 41.1 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Schalchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schalchen went from 3,780 to 4,100, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Schalchen?
Schalchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.119, longitude 13.157.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schalchen?
In Schalchen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 60.7 (2024), ranking 1,886 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schalchen?
In Schalchen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 19.5% (2024), ranking 168 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schalchen?
In Schalchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schalchen?
The nearest to Schalchen are Mattighofen (1.5 km), Maria Schmolln (4.7 km), Pfaffstätt (5.0 km), Helpfau-Uttendorf (5.0 km), Pischelsdorf am Engelbach (5.6 km).