Schwertberg: population and statistics
Schwertberg has a population of 5,527 (2026) across 18.8 km², or 294 people per km². It ranks 233 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,527 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 294 people/km²
- 263 m
Schwertberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Schwertberg ranks No. 45 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,380 € in Schwertberg, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 78.4 in Schwertberg, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,633 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ried in der Riedmark, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Perg (9,519 residents), 4.4 km away.
Population of Schwertberg over time
Schwertberg had 5,308 residents in 2016 and 5,527 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,338 |
| 2022 | 5,372 |
| 2023 | 5,422 |
| 2024 | 5,512 |
| 2025 | 5,476 |
| 2026 | 5,527 |
All indicators for Schwertberg
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 | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,190 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,310 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 252 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 309 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 436 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 349 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 433 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,848 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 397 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 440 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,834 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,380 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 44 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,210 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,140 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,311 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 138 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 78.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 114 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,586 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 225 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwertberg | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwertberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwertberg
Where is Schwertberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwertberg?
Schwertberg has 5,527 residents (2026), ranking 233 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwertberg?
Schwertberg covers 18.8 km², with a density of 294 people per km².
Is the population of Schwertberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwertberg went from 5,308 to 5,527, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Schwertberg?
Schwertberg is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Perg (district). Latitude 48.272, longitude 14.583.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schwertberg?
In Schwertberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,380 € (2019), ranking 44 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwertberg?
In Schwertberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 78.4 (2024), ranking 114 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwertberg?
In Schwertberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwertberg?
The nearest to Schwertberg are Ried in der Riedmark (2.8 km), Perg (4.4 km), Allerheiligen im Mühlkreis (4.9 km), Naarn im Machlande (5.3 km), Mauthausen (5.9 km).