Schönau im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Schönau im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,987 (2026) across 38.6 km², or 51.5 people per km². It ranks 966 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,987 residents
- 38.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 625 m
Schönau im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schönau im Mühlkreis ranks No. 215 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 0.8% in Schönau im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.9% in Schönau im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,102 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,401 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pierbach, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Königswiesen (3,017 residents), 8.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,408 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schönau im Mühlkreis over time
Schönau im Mühlkreis had 1,949 residents in 2016 and 1,987 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,957 |
| 2022 | 1,952 |
| 2023 | 1,962 |
| 2024 | 1,998 |
| 2025 | 1,975 |
| 2026 | 1,987 |
All indicators for Schönau im Mühlkreis
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 | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 771 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,045 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.53 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 376 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 185 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 871 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 194 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 921 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 774 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 183 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,072 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,196 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 232 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,502 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,037 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 625 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,967 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 535 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,132 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,240 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 0.8% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 564 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 992 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schönau im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schönau im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing15.5% ×2.6
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3.9% ×1.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönau im Mühlkreis?
Schönau im Mühlkreis has 1,987 residents (2026), ranking 966 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schönau im Mühlkreis?
Schönau im Mühlkreis covers 38.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Schönau im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schönau im Mühlkreis went from 1,949 to 1,987, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Schönau im Mühlkreis?
Schönau im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.394, longitude 14.730.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schönau im Mühlkreis?
In Schönau im Mühlkreis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 0.8% (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Schönau im Mühlkreis?
In Schönau im Mühlkreis, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.9% (2024), ranking 1,967 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönau im Mühlkreis?
In Schönau im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,102 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönau im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Schönau im Mühlkreis are Pierbach (5.6 km), Unterweißenbach (6.0 km), Kaltenberg (6.7 km), St. Leonhard bei Freistadt (6.8 km), Bad Zell (6.8 km).