Mönichkirchen: population and statistics
Mönichkirchen has a population of 615 (2026) across 16.3 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 1,932 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 615 residents
- 16.3 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 966 m
Mönichkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Mönichkirchen ranks No. 534 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 67.9% in Mönichkirchen, compared with an average of 75.2% in Lower Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 174.0 in Mönichkirchen, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,282 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aspangberg-St. Peter (1,870 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mönichkirchen over time
Mönichkirchen had 615 residents in 2016 and 615 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 |
| 2022 | 607 |
| 2023 | 609 |
| 2024 | 636 |
| 2025 | 622 |
| 2026 | 615 |
All indicators for Mönichkirchen
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 | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,559 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 336 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 255 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,924 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.38 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 852 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 72 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,776 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,768 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 182 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 107 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 174.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 55 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 340 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,004 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,420 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 189 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 240 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,671 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 742 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,062 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 180 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,922 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mönichkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.9% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mönichkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.6% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade19.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication3.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Mönichkirchen
Where is Mönichkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mönichkirchen?
Mönichkirchen has 615 residents (2026), ranking 1,932 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mönichkirchen?
Mönichkirchen covers 16.3 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Mönichkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mönichkirchen went from 615 to 615, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Mönichkirchen?
Mönichkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.512, longitude 16.036.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Mönichkirchen?
In Mönichkirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 67.9% (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mönichkirchen?
In Mönichkirchen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 174.0 (2026), ranking 55 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mönichkirchen?
In Mönichkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mönichkirchen?
The nearest to Mönichkirchen are Aspangberg-St. Peter (4.5 km), Zöbern (6.2 km), Aspang-Markt (6.4 km), Schäffern (6.9 km), Pinggau (7.8 km).