Neunkirchen: population and statistics
Neunkirchen has a population of 12,984 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 637 people per km². It ranks 56 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,984 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 637 people/km²
- 365 m
Neunkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Neunkirchen ranks No. 15 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 11.1% in Neunkirchen, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 54.7% in Neunkirchen, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,856 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Natschbach-Loipersbach, 2.2 km away.
Population of Neunkirchen over time
Neunkirchen had 12,613 residents in 2016 and 12,984 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,620 |
| 2022 | 12,545 |
| 2023 | 12,814 |
| 2024 | 12,894 |
| 2025 | 12,940 |
| 2026 | 12,984 |
All indicators for Neunkirchen
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 | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.4% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,345 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 148 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,943 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 60 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.15 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 881 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 84 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,098 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 77 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,235 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,406 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 58 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.3 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 657 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 442 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 679 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,739 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 344 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 67.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 11.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 20 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,096 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 77 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 55.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 314 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 147 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,467 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 61 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neunkirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,946 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neunkirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.3% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.0% ×0.6
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Neunkirchen
Where is Neunkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neunkirchen?
Neunkirchen has 12,984 residents (2026), ranking 56 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neunkirchen?
Neunkirchen covers 20.4 km², with a density of 637 people per km².
Is the population of Neunkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neunkirchen went from 12,613 to 12,984, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Neunkirchen?
Neunkirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Neunkirchen (district). Latitude 47.727, longitude 16.082.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Neunkirchen?
In Neunkirchen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 11.1% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Neunkirchen?
In Neunkirchen, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 54.7% (2024), ranking 1,946 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neunkirchen?
In Neunkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neunkirchen?
The nearest to Neunkirchen are Natschbach-Loipersbach (2.2 km), Ternitz (3.8 km), Wartmannstetten (5.0 km), Breitenau (5.2 km), Wimpassing im Schwarzatale (5.3 km).