Wiener Neustadt: population and statistics
Wiener Neustadt has a population of 50,025 (2026) across 60.9 km², or 821 people per km². It ranks 11 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 50,025 residents
- 60.9 km²
- 821 people/km²
- 262 m
Wiener Neustadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Wiener Neustadt ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Health and social work, with 24.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,176 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Enterprises”.
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Establishments”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times the national average.
Population of Wiener Neustadt over time
Wiener Neustadt had 43,833 residents in 2016 and 50,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,456 |
| 2022 | 47,106 |
| 2023 | 47,878 |
| 2024 | 48,517 |
| 2025 | 49,156 |
| 2026 | 50,025 |
All indicators for Wiener Neustadt
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 | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 781 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,820 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,908 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 22,392 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 11 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 4,207 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 9 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 5,079 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 9 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 589 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 6,401 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 7 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 128.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 264 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 669 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 279 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,084 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 256 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,905 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 10.0% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 36 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 35,019 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 10 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 71.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 154 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.2% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 90 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 12,785 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 11 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wiener Neustadt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 53.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,958 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.8% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 227 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wiener Neustadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Health and social work24.1% ×2.4
- Wholesale and retail trade21.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiener Neustadt?
Wiener Neustadt has 50,025 residents (2026), ranking 11 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wiener Neustadt?
Wiener Neustadt covers 60.9 km², with a density of 821 people per km².
Is the population of Wiener Neustadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wiener Neustadt went from 43,833 to 50,025, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Wiener Neustadt?
Wiener Neustadt is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt (Stadt) (district). Latitude 47.817, longitude 16.250.
Private households: what is the figure for Wiener Neustadt?
In Wiener Neustadt, “Private households” stands at 22,392 (2024), ranking 11 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Wiener Neustadt?
In Wiener Neustadt, “Families” stands at 12,785 (2024), ranking 11 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiener Neustadt?
In Wiener Neustadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,176 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiener Neustadt?
The nearest to Wiener Neustadt are Lichtenwörth (3.8 km), Neudörfl (4.1 km), Katzelsdorf (4.6 km), Theresienfeld (4.9 km), Bad Fischau-Brunn (6.5 km).