Schleißheim: population and statistics
Schleißheim has a population of 1,432 (2026) across 7.7 km², or 187 people per km². It ranks 1,344 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,432 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 187 people/km²
- 318 m
Schleißheim in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schleißheim ranks No. 297 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.1 in Schleißheim, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.4% in Schleißheim, compared with an average of 20.7% in Upper Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 38.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,073 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalheim bei Wels (5,567 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schleißheim over time
Schleißheim had 1,312 residents in 2016 and 1,432 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,422 |
| 2022 | 1,411 |
| 2023 | 1,409 |
| 2024 | 1,441 |
| 2025 | 1,439 |
| 2026 | 1,432 |
All indicators for Schleißheim
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 | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.4% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,487 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 579 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 99 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,522 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 107 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,541 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,606 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,832 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 245 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,432 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,164 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,168 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 218 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,728 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,879 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 130 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 441 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,280 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schleißheim | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 19.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 135 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schleißheim
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade38.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical17.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Finance and insurance4.0% ×1.5
- Construction2.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Schleißheim
Where is Schleißheim?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schleißheim?
Schleißheim has 1,432 residents (2026), ranking 1,344 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schleißheim?
Schleißheim covers 7.7 km², with a density of 187 people per km².
Is the population of Schleißheim growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schleißheim went from 1,312 to 1,432, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Schleißheim?
Schleißheim is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Wels Land (district). Latitude 48.161, longitude 14.075.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schleißheim?
In Schleißheim, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.1 (2024), ranking 1,879 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schleißheim?
In Schleißheim, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.4% (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schleißheim?
In Schleißheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schleißheim?
The nearest to Schleißheim are Thalheim bei Wels (2.9 km), Weißkirchen an der Traun (4.0 km), Marchtrenk (4.3 km), Wels (4.5 km), Eggendorf im Traunkreis (6.2 km).