Kirchberg am Wechsel: population and statistics
Kirchberg am Wechsel has a population of 2,507 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 48.8 people per km². It ranks 745 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,507 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 556 m
Kirchberg am Wechsel in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchberg am Wechsel ranks No. 184 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 196 € in Kirchberg am Wechsel, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 80.8% in Kirchberg am Wechsel, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Corona am Wechsel, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gloggnitz (5,824 residents), 8.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchberg am Wechsel over time
Kirchberg am Wechsel had 2,439 residents in 2016 and 2,507 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,441 |
| 2022 | 2,473 |
| 2023 | 2,494 |
| 2024 | 2,536 |
| 2025 | 2,519 |
| 2026 | 2,507 |
All indicators for Kirchberg am Wechsel
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 Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 395 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 813 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,042 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 747 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 269 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 536 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 298 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 539 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 296 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 309 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 593 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 335 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 384 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 843 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 196 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,860 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 225 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,002 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 683 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 688 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 698 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 776 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg am Wechsel | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.6% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg am Wechsel
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Other service activities15.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work12.1% ×1.2
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.2% ×0.5
- Manufacturing6.9% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg am Wechsel?
Kirchberg am Wechsel has 2,507 residents (2026), ranking 745 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg am Wechsel?
Kirchberg am Wechsel covers 51.4 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg am Wechsel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg am Wechsel went from 2,439 to 2,507, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Kirchberg am Wechsel?
Kirchberg am Wechsel is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.609, longitude 15.992.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Kirchberg am Wechsel?
In Kirchberg am Wechsel, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 196 € (2019), ranking 1,860 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Kirchberg am Wechsel?
In Kirchberg am Wechsel, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 80.8% (2024), ranking 225 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg am Wechsel?
In Kirchberg am Wechsel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg am Wechsel?
The nearest to Kirchberg am Wechsel are St. Corona am Wechsel (2.9 km), Otterthal (4.1 km), Feistritz am Wechsel (4.7 km), Altendorf (4.9 km), Raach am Hochgebirge (6.1 km).