St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding: population and statistics
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding has a population of 2,029 (2026) across 24.9 km², or 81.4 people per km². It ranks 949 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,029 residents
- 24.9 km²
- 81 people/km²
- 352 m
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding ranks No. 212 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,639 € in St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,490 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Suben, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Florian am Inn (3,195 residents), 6.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding over time
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding had 1,794 residents in 2016 and 2,029 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,942 |
| 2022 | 1,966 |
| 2023 | 2,001 |
| 2024 | 2,025 |
| 2025 | 2,029 |
| 2026 | 2,029 |
All indicators for St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding
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 | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 804 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 998 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 152 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,063 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,041 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,271 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 154 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,232 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,751 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 654 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 295 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,639 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 152 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 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) | 1,237 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 560 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 238 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 601 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 603 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 933 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.3% ×1.3
- Manufacturing17.1% ×2.8
- Other service activities15.1% ×1.8
- Construction11.8% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.6% ×0.5
- Accommodation and food services4.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
- Information and communication2.0% ×0.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding has 2,029 residents (2026), ranking 949 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding covers 24.9 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding went from 1,794 to 2,029, a change of +13.1%.
Where is St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Schärding (district). Latitude 48.383, longitude 13.450.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
In St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,639 € (2019), ranking 152 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Median age: what is the figure for St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
In St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding, “Median age” stands at 42.8 years (2026), ranking 1,734 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
In St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding?
The nearest to St. Marienkirchen bei Schärding are Suben (3.9 km), Eggerding (4.4 km), Mayrhof (5.2 km), Antiesenhofen (6.0 km), St. Florian am Inn (6.4 km).