Neuhaus: population and statistics
Neuhaus has a population of 1,008 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 27.7 people per km². It ranks 1,680 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,008 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 437 m
Neuhaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Neuhaus ranks No. 118 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 109 € in Neuhaus, compared with an average of 504 € in Carinthia and 564 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.3% in Neuhaus, compared with an average of 24.7% in Carinthia and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lavamünd (2,735 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,720 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neuhaus over time
Neuhaus had 1,024 residents in 2016 and 1,008 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,009 |
| 2022 | 1,015 |
| 2023 | 1,016 |
| 2024 | 1,015 |
| 2025 | 1,020 |
| 2026 | 1,008 |
All indicators for Neuhaus
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 | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.3% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,841 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 31.3% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 45 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 52.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 103 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 370 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,745 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 82 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 1,673 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.9 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 80 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 1,776 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,660 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 109 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 1,950 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,098 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 253 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.9% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,720 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 196 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,781 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.2 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 1,684 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.0% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,500 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 286 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,691 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neuhaus | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neuhaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing25.0% ×4.1
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical5.0% ×0.4
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.0% ×2.1
- Other service activities3.8% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Neuhaus
Where is Neuhaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuhaus?
Neuhaus has 1,008 residents (2026), ranking 1,680 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neuhaus?
Neuhaus covers 36.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Neuhaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neuhaus went from 1,024 to 1,008, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Neuhaus?
Neuhaus is in Carinthia. It belongs to Völkermarkt (district). Latitude 46.643, longitude 14.888.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Neuhaus?
In Neuhaus, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 109 € (2019), ranking 1,950 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Neuhaus?
In Neuhaus, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.3% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuhaus?
In Neuhaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuhaus?
The nearest to Neuhaus are Lavamünd (4.1 km), St. Paul im Lavanttal (6.7 km), St. Georgen im Lavanttal (8.4 km), Bleiburg (9.0 km), Ruden (9.1 km).