Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald: population and statistics
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald has a population of 572 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 1,956 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 572 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 750 m
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald ranks No. 424 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.3% in Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 10.0% in Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaffer am Hochficht (1,308 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald over time
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald had 635 residents in 2016 and 572 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 571 |
| 2022 | 577 |
| 2023 | 575 |
| 2024 | 582 |
| 2025 | 576 |
| 2026 | 572 |
All indicators for Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald
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 | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 26.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 344 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 148 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 266 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,909 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 39 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,994 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 43 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,998 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,576 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 45 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,980 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,681 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 303 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,165 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,779 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 36 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,981 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 71 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,036 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 12.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,941 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 284 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 404 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 165 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,948 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.7% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services17.8% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services13.3% ×1.8
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work4.4% ×0.4
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing2.2% ×2.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald has 572 residents (2026), ranking 1,956 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald covers 27.2 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald went from 635 to 572, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.732, longitude 13.833.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
In Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.3% (2024), ranking 1,981 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
In Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, “Share of people under 15” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,948 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
In Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald?
The nearest to Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald are Klaffer am Hochficht (5.7 km), Julbach (8.5 km), Ulrichsberg (8.5 km), Nebelberg (12 km), Peilstein im Mühlviertel (13 km).