Klosterneuburg: population and statistics
Klosterneuburg has a population of 28,153 (2026) across 76.2 km², or 369 people per km². It ranks 16 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 28,153 residents
- 76.2 km²
- 369 people/km²
- 220 m
Klosterneuburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Klosterneuburg ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 49.8% in Klosterneuburg, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,678 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Langenzersdorf, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vienna (2,040,914 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Klosterneuburg over time
Klosterneuburg had 26,738 residents in 2016 and 28,153 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,588 |
| 2022 | 27,542 |
| 2023 | 28,107 |
| 2024 | 28,115 |
| 2025 | 28,152 |
| 2026 | 28,153 |
All indicators for Klosterneuburg
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 | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 622 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 99 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 12,754 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 18 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 3,002 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 13 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 3,306 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 13 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 302 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 3,575 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 14 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 279 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 377 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 865 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,076 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 596 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 987 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 11,397 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 36 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 663 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,641 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 236 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 7,779 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 15 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klosterneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 49.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 35.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 4 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klosterneuburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.3% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Information and communication11.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Health and social work7.8% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
- Construction4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Klosterneuburg
Where is Klosterneuburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klosterneuburg?
Klosterneuburg has 28,153 residents (2026), ranking 16 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klosterneuburg?
Klosterneuburg covers 76.2 km², with a density of 369 people per km².
Is the population of Klosterneuburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klosterneuburg went from 26,738 to 28,153, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Klosterneuburg?
Klosterneuburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.304, longitude 16.317.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Klosterneuburg?
In Klosterneuburg, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 49.8% (2024), ranking 1,978 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Private households: what is the figure for Klosterneuburg?
In Klosterneuburg, “Private households” stands at 12,754 (2024), ranking 18 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klosterneuburg?
In Klosterneuburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klosterneuburg?
The nearest to Klosterneuburg are Langenzersdorf (2.9 km), Bisamberg (4.5 km), Korneuburg (4.7 km), Hagenbrunn (7.3 km), Leobendorf (8.2 km).