Neumarkt an der Ybbs: population and statistics
Neumarkt an der Ybbs has a population of 2,239 (2026) across 9.3 km², or 240 people per km². It ranks 855 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,239 residents
- 9.3 km²
- 240 people/km²
- 229 m
Neumarkt an der Ybbs in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Neumarkt an der Ybbs ranks No. 217 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.1 in Neumarkt an der Ybbs, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,307 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ybbs an der Donau (5,711 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,456 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neumarkt an der Ybbs over time
Neumarkt an der Ybbs had 1,899 residents in 2016 and 2,239 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,016 |
| 2022 | 2,060 |
| 2023 | 2,075 |
| 2024 | 2,120 |
| 2025 | 2,168 |
| 2026 | 2,239 |
All indicators for Neumarkt 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 | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 181 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 932 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 860 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 103 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,909 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 210 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 928 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,145 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 445 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 670 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,774 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 761 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 512 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,167 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.7% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 93 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neumarkt an der Ybbs | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 627 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 898 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neumarkt 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) | 68.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,444 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neumarkt 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 trade31.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.7% ×1.2
- Finance and insurance6.7% ×2.6
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.8% ×1.0
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
Neumarkt an der Ybbs has 2,239 residents (2026), ranking 855 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
Neumarkt an der Ybbs covers 9.3 km², with a density of 240 people per km².
Is the population of Neumarkt an der Ybbs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neumarkt an der Ybbs went from 1,899 to 2,239, a change of +17.9%.
Where is Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
Neumarkt an der Ybbs is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.133, longitude 15.050.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
In Neumarkt an der Ybbs, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.1 (2024), ranking 1,909 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Median age: what is the figure for Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
In Neumarkt an der Ybbs, “Median age” stands at 41.3 years (2026), ranking 1,901 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
In Neumarkt an der Ybbs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neumarkt an der Ybbs?
The nearest to Neumarkt an der Ybbs are Ybbs an der Donau (3.9 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (4.0 km), Blindenmarkt (4.5 km), Wieselburg-Land (5.8 km), Wolfpassing (6.3 km).