Schenkenfelden: population and statistics
Schenkenfelden has a population of 1,610 (2026) across 25.9 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 1,206 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,610 residents
- 25.9 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 741 m
Schenkenfelden in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schenkenfelden ranks No. 264 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in Schenkenfelden, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,932 € in Schenkenfelden, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,623 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschbach im Mühlkreis, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Leonfelden (4,404 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schenkenfelden over time
Schenkenfelden had 1,588 residents in 2016 and 1,610 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,581 |
| 2022 | 1,616 |
| 2023 | 1,650 |
| 2024 | 1,654 |
| 2025 | 1,619 |
| 2026 | 1,610 |
All indicators for Schenkenfelden
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 | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 632 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,274 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 134 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,200 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 126 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,439 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,696 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 261 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,353 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,932 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 121 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 409 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,323 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,332 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 865 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 471 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,201 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schenkenfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schenkenfelden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.4% ×0.6
- Other service activities6.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schenkenfelden
Where is Schenkenfelden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schenkenfelden?
Schenkenfelden has 1,610 residents (2026), ranking 1,206 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schenkenfelden?
Schenkenfelden covers 25.9 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Schenkenfelden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schenkenfelden went from 1,588 to 1,610, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Schenkenfelden?
Schenkenfelden is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 14.363.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schenkenfelden?
In Schenkenfelden, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schenkenfelden?
In Schenkenfelden, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,932 € (2019), ranking 121 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schenkenfelden?
In Schenkenfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schenkenfelden?
The nearest to Schenkenfelden are Hirschbach im Mühlkreis (3.9 km), Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis (4.0 km), Reichenau im Mühlkreis (5.0 km), Reichenthal (5.4 km), Waldburg (5.7 km).