St. Aegyd am Neuwalde: population and statistics
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde has a population of 1,759 (2026) across 184.7 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 1,092 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,759 residents
- 184.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 650 m
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Aegyd am Neuwalde ranks No. 282 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.5% in St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,016 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,867 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohenberg, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mariazell (3,444 residents), 19 km away.
Population of St. Aegyd am Neuwalde over time
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde had 1,954 residents in 2016 and 1,759 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,834 |
| 2022 | 1,818 |
| 2023 | 1,798 |
| 2024 | 1,779 |
| 2025 | 1,791 |
| 2026 | 1,759 |
All indicators for St. Aegyd am Neuwalde
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 | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,795 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 32.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 23 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 54.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 36 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 883 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 912 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.02 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 173 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,029 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 799 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 172 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,130 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,010 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 421 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 741 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,196 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 100 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,249 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) | 612 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,029 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 894 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,834 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 505 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,109 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Aegyd am Neuwalde | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 89 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Aegyd am Neuwalde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.2% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services12.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities10.1% ×1.2
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.5% ×8.7
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde has 1,759 residents (2026), ranking 1,092 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde covers 184.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of St. Aegyd am Neuwalde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Aegyd am Neuwalde went from 1,954 to 1,759, a change of −10.0%.
Where is St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
St. Aegyd am Neuwalde is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Lilienfeld (district). Latitude 47.850, longitude 15.550.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
In St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.5% (2026), ranking 23 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
In St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, “Average household size” stands at 2.02 persons (2024), ranking 1,901 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
In St. Aegyd am Neuwalde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,016 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Aegyd am Neuwalde?
The nearest to St. Aegyd am Neuwalde are Hohenberg (7.5 km), Türnitz (10 km), Schwarzau im Gebirge (13 km), Rohr im Gebirge (13 km), Annaberg (13 km).