Neulengbach: population and statistics
Neulengbach has a population of 8,633 (2026) across 51.7 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 115 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,633 residents
- 51.7 km²
- 167 people/km²
- 273 m
Neulengbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Neulengbach ranks No. 35 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,237 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maria Anzbach, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tulln an der Donau (16,758 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neulengbach over time
Neulengbach had 8,169 residents in 2016 and 8,633 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,345 |
| 2022 | 8,329 |
| 2023 | 8,609 |
| 2024 | 8,661 |
| 2025 | 8,675 |
| 2026 | 8,633 |
All indicators for Neulengbach
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 | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,016 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 323 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,635 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 127 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 749 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 102 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 893 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 98 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 617 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,130 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 90 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 243 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 385 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 837 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,036 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 272 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,629 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,187 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 204 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 36.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 794 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 515 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,403 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 115 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neulengbach | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 124 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neulengbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.4% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services11.2% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.9% ×0.6
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Neulengbach
Where is Neulengbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neulengbach?
Neulengbach has 8,633 residents (2026), ranking 115 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neulengbach?
Neulengbach covers 51.7 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Neulengbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neulengbach went from 8,169 to 8,633, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Neulengbach?
Neulengbach is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Sankt Pölten Land (district). Latitude 48.200, longitude 15.910.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for Neulengbach?
In Neulengbach, “Active trade licences” stands at 1,130 (2026), ranking 90 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
Families: what is the figure for Neulengbach?
In Neulengbach, “Families” stands at 2,403 (2024), ranking 115 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neulengbach?
In Neulengbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neulengbach?
The nearest to Neulengbach are Maria Anzbach (2.6 km), Asperhofen (5.6 km), Altlengbach (5.6 km), Eichgraben (6.3 km), Neustift-Innermanzing (7.1 km).