Kirchberg an der Pielach: population and statistics
Kirchberg an der Pielach has a population of 3,064 (2026) across 63.5 km², or 48.3 people per km². It ranks 579 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,064 residents
- 63.5 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 478 m
Kirchberg an der Pielach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Kirchberg an der Pielach ranks No. 145 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.8% in Kirchberg an der Pielach, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 68.1% in Kirchberg an der Pielach, compared with an average of 73.0% in Lower Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,046 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,887 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Loich, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilhelmsburg (6,624 residents), 17 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kirchberg an der Pielach over time
Kirchberg an der Pielach had 3,207 residents in 2016 and 3,064 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,166 |
| 2022 | 3,206 |
| 2023 | 3,195 |
| 2024 | 3,142 |
| 2025 | 3,117 |
| 2026 | 3,064 |
All indicators for Kirchberg an der Pielach
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 an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,012 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,322 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 555 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 257 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 563 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 296 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 548 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 892 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 259 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 729 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.5 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,471 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 244 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,436 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,144 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,184 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 753 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,013 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 672 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 998 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,557 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,702 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 918 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 547 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kirchberg an der Pielach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kirchberg an der Pielach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.0% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.8% ×1.5
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.2% ×0.6
- Finance and insurance5.1% ×2.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchberg an der Pielach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg an der Pielach?
Kirchberg an der Pielach has 3,064 residents (2026), ranking 579 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg an der Pielach?
Kirchberg an der Pielach covers 63.5 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg an der Pielach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kirchberg an der Pielach went from 3,207 to 3,064, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Kirchberg an der Pielach?
Kirchberg an der Pielach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.017, longitude 15.433.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kirchberg an der Pielach?
In Kirchberg an der Pielach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.8% (2024), ranking 1,702 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Kirchberg an der Pielach?
In Kirchberg an der Pielach, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 68.1% (2024), ranking 1,557 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg an der Pielach?
In Kirchberg an der Pielach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,046 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg an der Pielach?
The nearest to Kirchberg an der Pielach are Loich (4.5 km), Rabenstein an der Pielach (6.0 km), Schwarzenbach an der Pielach (8.6 km), Hofstetten-Grünau (8.9 km), Texingtal (8.9 km).