Schwanenstadt: population and statistics
Schwanenstadt has a population of 4,906 (2026) across 2.6 km², or 1,858 people per km². It ranks 294 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,906 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 1,858 people/km²
- 385 m
Schwanenstadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schwanenstadt ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 26.4% in Schwanenstadt, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,108 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberndorf bei Schwanenstadt, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Attnang-Puchheim (9,360 residents), 6.1 km away.
Population of Schwanenstadt over time
Schwanenstadt had 4,274 residents in 2016 and 4,906 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,494 |
| 2022 | 4,608 |
| 2023 | 4,649 |
| 2024 | 4,773 |
| 2025 | 4,800 |
| 2026 | 4,906 |
All indicators for Schwanenstadt
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 | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,921 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.0% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 474 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,200 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 267 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.12 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,757 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 298 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 461 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 362 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,562 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 490 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 318 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 928 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 546 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 460 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,167 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 240 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,195 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 290 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 498 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 26.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 55 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,266 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 335 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwanenstadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,880 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwanenstadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services10.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwanenstadt
Where is Schwanenstadt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwanenstadt?
Schwanenstadt has 4,906 residents (2026), ranking 294 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwanenstadt?
Schwanenstadt covers 2.6 km², with a density of 1,858 people per km².
Is the population of Schwanenstadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwanenstadt went from 4,274 to 4,906, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Schwanenstadt?
Schwanenstadt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.055, longitude 13.776.
Median age: what is the figure for Schwanenstadt?
In Schwanenstadt, “Median age” stands at 40.9 years (2026), ranking 1,921 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schwanenstadt?
In Schwanenstadt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 26.4% (2024), ranking 55 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwanenstadt?
In Schwanenstadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,108 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwanenstadt?
The nearest to Schwanenstadt are Oberndorf bei Schwanenstadt (1.0 km), Rüstorf (1.7 km), Schlatt (2.0 km), Desselbrunn (3.6 km), Redlham (4.2 km).