Korneuburg: population and statistics
Korneuburg has a population of 13,790 (2026) across 9.8 km², or 1,412 people per km². It ranks 51 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,790 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 1,412 people/km²
- 169 m
Korneuburg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Korneuburg ranks No. 14 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,368 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bisamberg, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klosterneuburg (28,153 residents), 4.7 km away.
Population of Korneuburg over time
Korneuburg had 12,856 residents in 2016 and 13,790 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,334 |
| 2022 | 13,565 |
| 2023 | 13,697 |
| 2024 | 13,719 |
| 2025 | 13,805 |
| 2026 | 13,790 |
All indicators for Korneuburg
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 | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,433 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,644 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 44 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,156 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 48 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,364 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 54 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 728 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,586 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 45 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 499 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 636 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 317 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,973 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 656 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,390 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 400 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 9,728 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 42 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 70.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 163 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,154 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 228 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,758 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 54 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Korneuburg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,895 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 88 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Korneuburg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.1% ×1.0
- Construction5.4% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Korneuburg
Where is Korneuburg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Korneuburg?
Korneuburg has 13,790 residents (2026), ranking 51 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Korneuburg?
Korneuburg covers 9.8 km², with a density of 1,412 people per km².
Is the population of Korneuburg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Korneuburg went from 12,856 to 13,790, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Korneuburg?
Korneuburg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.345, longitude 16.333.
Private households: what is the figure for Korneuburg?
In Korneuburg, “Private households” stands at 6,644 (2024), ranking 44 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Korneuburg?
In Korneuburg, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 9,728 (2024), ranking 42 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Korneuburg?
In Korneuburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Korneuburg?
The nearest to Korneuburg are Bisamberg (2.6 km), Leobendorf (3.7 km), Stetten (4.4 km), Langenzersdorf (4.6 km), Klosterneuburg (4.7 km).