Schardenberg: population and statistics
Schardenberg has a population of 2,487 (2026) across 31.6 km², or 78.7 people per km². It ranks 750 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,487 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 532 m
Schardenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schardenberg ranks No. 165 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.7 in Schardenberg, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.5% in Schardenberg, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,426 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wernstein am Inn, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schärding (5,613 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schardenberg over time
Schardenberg had 2,375 residents in 2016 and 2,487 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,454 |
| 2022 | 2,460 |
| 2023 | 2,493 |
| 2024 | 2,472 |
| 2025 | 2,472 |
| 2026 | 2,487 |
All indicators for Schardenberg
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 | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 141 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,003 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 786 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 204 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 881 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.6 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 161 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,187 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,926 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 257 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,370 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,339 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 485 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,696 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 637 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 995 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 212 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 699 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 773 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schardenberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,250 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: Schardenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.4% ×1.3
- Manufacturing12.5% ×2.1
- Construction11.2% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3.8% ×3.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Schardenberg
Where is Schardenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schardenberg?
Schardenberg has 2,487 residents (2026), ranking 750 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schardenberg?
Schardenberg covers 31.6 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Schardenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schardenberg went from 2,375 to 2,487, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Schardenberg?
Schardenberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.520, longitude 13.498.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schardenberg?
In Schardenberg, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.7 (2026), ranking 1,926 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Schardenberg?
In Schardenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.5% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schardenberg?
In Schardenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schardenberg?
The nearest to Schardenberg are Wernstein am Inn (3.0 km), Freinberg (5.3 km), Esternberg (6.1 km), Brunnenthal (6.4 km), Münzkirchen (6.5 km).