Schlierbach: population and statistics
Schlierbach has a population of 2,944 (2026) across 18.4 km², or 160 people per km². It ranks 615 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,944 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 160 people/km²
- 539 m
Schlierbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schlierbach ranks No. 131 by population.
Share of women: 48.7% in Schlierbach, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 61.1% in Schlierbach, compared with an average of 60.5% in Upper Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,048 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,578 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchdorf an der Krems (5,027 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schlierbach over time
Schlierbach had 2,869 residents in 2016 and 2,944 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,886 |
| 2022 | 2,898 |
| 2023 | 2,902 |
| 2024 | 2,921 |
| 2025 | 2,941 |
| 2026 | 2,944 |
All indicators for Schlierbach
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 | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,182 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 649 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 279 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 509 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 638 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 356 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 505 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 370 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 423 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 734 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,269 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,089 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,141 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 607 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 727 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 992 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 810 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 830 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 631 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schlierbach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 325 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schlierbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing13.3% ×2.2
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.0% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlierbach
Where is Schlierbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlierbach?
Schlierbach has 2,944 residents (2026), ranking 615 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schlierbach?
Schlierbach covers 18.4 km², with a density of 160 people per km².
Is the population of Schlierbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schlierbach went from 2,869 to 2,944, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Schlierbach?
Schlierbach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.934, longitude 14.127.
Share of women: what is the figure for Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 61.1% (2024), ranking 1,736 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlierbach?
In Schlierbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,048 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlierbach?
The nearest to Schlierbach are Kirchdorf an der Krems (3.2 km), Inzersdorf im Kremstal (3.6 km), Oberschlierbach (3.8 km), Nußbach (5.1 km), Micheldorf in Oberösterreich (6.2 km).