Neustadtl an der Donau: population and statistics
Neustadtl an der Donau has a population of 2,157 (2026) across 47.9 km², or 45.0 people per km². It ranks 901 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,157 residents
- 47.9 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 513 m
Neustadtl an der Donau in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Neustadtl an der Donau ranks No. 231 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 71.4 in Neustadtl an der Donau, compared with an average of 111.6 in Lower Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,707 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Nikola an der Donau, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ardagger (3,563 residents), 7.0 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 Neustadtl an der Donau over time
Neustadtl an der Donau had 2,138 residents in 2016 and 2,157 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,143 |
| 2022 | 2,153 |
| 2023 | 2,177 |
| 2024 | 2,163 |
| 2025 | 2,167 |
| 2026 | 2,157 |
All indicators for Neustadtl an der Donau
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 | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.2% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,593 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 737 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,095 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.92 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 20 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 194 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 821 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 872 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 154 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,232 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,842 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 208 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,608 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,273 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 519 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 418 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) | 505 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,174 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,457 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,065 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,762 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 631 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 887 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neustadtl an der Donau | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neustadtl an der Donau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Other service activities15.0% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.8% ×1.1
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.5% ×6.0
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.2% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neustadtl an der Donau?
Neustadtl an der Donau has 2,157 residents (2026), ranking 901 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neustadtl an der Donau?
Neustadtl an der Donau covers 47.9 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Neustadtl an der Donau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neustadtl an der Donau went from 2,138 to 2,157, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Neustadtl an der Donau?
Neustadtl an der Donau is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Amstetten (district). Latitude 48.193, longitude 14.903.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neustadtl an der Donau?
In Neustadtl an der Donau, “Average household size” stands at 2.92 persons (2024), ranking 20 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neustadtl an der Donau?
In Neustadtl an der Donau, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 71.4 (2026), ranking 1,842 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neustadtl an der Donau?
In Neustadtl an der Donau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neustadtl an der Donau?
The nearest to Neustadtl an der Donau are St. Nikola an der Donau (4.5 km), Viehdorf (4.9 km), Grein (5.5 km), Nöchling (6.8 km), Ardagger (7.0 km).