Neuhofen an der Ybbs: population and statistics
Neuhofen an der Ybbs has a population of 3,061 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 84.2 people per km². It ranks 581 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,061 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 310 m
Neuhofen an der Ybbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Neuhofen an der Ybbs ranks No. 146 by population.
Share of people under 15: 18.3% in Neuhofen an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,094 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Winklarn, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amstetten (23,980 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neuhofen an der Ybbs over time
Neuhofen an der Ybbs had 2,920 residents in 2016 and 3,061 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,000 |
| 2022 | 3,048 |
| 2023 | 3,065 |
| 2024 | 3,069 |
| 2025 | 3,086 |
| 2026 | 3,061 |
All indicators for Neuhofen an der Ybbs
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 | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 59 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,893 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,056 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 736 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 264 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 279 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 299 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 619 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.7 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,012 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 270 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,309 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,375 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 473 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 770 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 865 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 876 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 889 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 575 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 681 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 822 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neuhofen an der Ybbs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.9% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services10.5% ×1.3
- Construction9.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services7.1% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
Neuhofen an der Ybbs has 3,061 residents (2026), ranking 581 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
Neuhofen an der Ybbs covers 36.4 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Neuhofen an der Ybbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neuhofen an der Ybbs went from 2,920 to 3,061, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
Neuhofen an der Ybbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.057, longitude 14.855.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
In Neuhofen an der Ybbs, “Average household size” stands at 2.92 persons (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
In Neuhofen an der Ybbs, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
In Neuhofen an der Ybbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuhofen an der Ybbs?
The nearest to Neuhofen an der Ybbs are Winklarn (3.9 km), Allhartsberg (4.9 km), Oed-Oehling (6.3 km), Euratsfeld (6.4 km), Amstetten (6.7 km).