Nöchling: population and statistics
Nöchling has a population of 1,020 (2026) across 19.6 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 1,674 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,020 residents
- 19.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 524 m
Nöchling in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Nöchling ranks No. 465 by population.
Share of women: 47.4% in Nöchling, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.4% in Nöchling, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,745 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Nikola an der Donau, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waldhausen im Strudengau (2,828 residents), 6.5 km away.
Population of Nöchling over time
Nöchling had 1,087 residents in 2016 and 1,020 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,036 |
| 2022 | 1,023 |
| 2023 | 1,029 |
| 2024 | 1,027 |
| 2025 | 1,017 |
| 2026 | 1,020 |
All indicators for Nöchling
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 | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,843 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,941 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 395 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 98 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 103 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,580 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 922 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 169 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,816 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,052 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,257 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 254 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,642 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,345 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,354 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 279 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,705 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Nöchling | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,306 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Nöchling
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Information and communication7.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.0% ×5.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Nöchling
Where is Nöchling?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nöchling?
Nöchling has 1,020 residents (2026), ranking 1,674 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Nöchling?
Nöchling covers 19.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Nöchling growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nöchling went from 1,087 to 1,020, a change of −6.2%.
Where is Nöchling?
Nöchling is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.224, longitude 14.983.
Share of women: what is the figure for Nöchling?
In Nöchling, “Share of women” stands at 47.4% (2026), ranking 1,941 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Nöchling?
In Nöchling, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.4% (2024), ranking 1,892 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nöchling?
In Nöchling, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nöchling?
The nearest to Nöchling are St. Nikola an der Donau (5.7 km), St. Oswald (6.2 km), Waldhausen im Strudengau (6.5 km), Neustadtl an der Donau (6.8 km), St. Martin-Karlsbach (7.3 km).