Kirchberg am Walde: population and statistics
Kirchberg am Walde has a population of 1,241 (2026) across 37.8 km², or 32.8 people per km². It ranks 1,499 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,241 residents
- 37.8 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 632 m
Kirchberg am Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchberg am Walde ranks No. 408 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,556 € in Kirchberg am Walde, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.1% in Kirchberg am Walde, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 36.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,296 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschbach, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schweiggers (2,019 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchberg am Walde over time
Kirchberg am Walde had 1,364 residents in 2016 and 1,241 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,305 |
| 2022 | 1,272 |
| 2023 | 1,269 |
| 2024 | 1,265 |
| 2025 | 1,254 |
| 2026 | 1,241 |
All indicators for Kirchberg am Walde
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 | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 572 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 523 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,468 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.41 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 744 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 121 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,329 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 131 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,344 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 580 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 87 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,720 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,869 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 254 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,388 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,556 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 75 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 292 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,545 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,461 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,085 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,799 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 363 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,491 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Walde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,409 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg am Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade36.0% ×1.6
- Manufacturing11.6% ×1.9
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.1% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.8% ×5.3
- Professional, scientific and technical5.8% ×0.4
- Finance and insurance3.5% ×1.3
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg am Walde?
Kirchberg am Walde has 1,241 residents (2026), ranking 1,499 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg am Walde?
Kirchberg am Walde covers 37.8 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg am Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg am Walde went from 1,364 to 1,241, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Kirchberg am Walde?
Kirchberg am Walde is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gmünd (district). Latitude 48.717, longitude 15.083.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kirchberg am Walde?
In Kirchberg am Walde, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,556 € (2019), ranking 75 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchberg am Walde?
In Kirchberg am Walde, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.1% (2024), ranking 1,799 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg am Walde?
In Kirchberg am Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg am Walde?
The nearest to Kirchberg am Walde are Hirschbach (4.3 km), Waldenstein (5.0 km), Schweiggers (6.1 km), Hoheneich (7.4 km), Schrems (7.5 km).