Neumarkt am Wallersee: population and statistics
Neumarkt am Wallersee has a population of 6,720 (2026) across 36.3 km², or 185 people per km². It ranks 169 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,720 residents
- 36.3 km²
- 185 people/km²
- 551 m
Neumarkt am Wallersee in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Neumarkt am Wallersee ranks No. 13 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,088 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Köstendorf, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seekirchen am Wallersee (11,722 residents), 8.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neumarkt am Wallersee over time
Neumarkt am Wallersee had 6,218 residents in 2016 and 6,720 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,492 |
| 2022 | 6,592 |
| 2023 | 6,626 |
| 2024 | 6,626 |
| 2025 | 6,657 |
| 2026 | 6,720 |
All indicators for Neumarkt am Wallersee
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 | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.1% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,614 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,843 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 183 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 539 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 167 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 612 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 177 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91.9 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 965 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 704 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 176 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.8 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 754 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 486 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 572 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,381 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,011 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.4% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 511 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,004 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 216 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.1 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 526 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.0% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,372 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.5% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 297 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,853 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 182 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neumarkt am Wallersee | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,705 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.5% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 245 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neumarkt am Wallersee
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication10.9% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.4% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neumarkt am Wallersee?
Neumarkt am Wallersee has 6,720 residents (2026), ranking 169 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neumarkt am Wallersee?
Neumarkt am Wallersee covers 36.3 km², with a density of 185 people per km².
Is the population of Neumarkt am Wallersee growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neumarkt am Wallersee went from 6,218 to 6,720, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Neumarkt am Wallersee?
Neumarkt am Wallersee is in Salzburg. It belongs to Salzburg Umgebung (district). Latitude 47.945, longitude 13.225.
Enterprises: what is the figure for Neumarkt am Wallersee?
In Neumarkt am Wallersee, “Enterprises” stands at 539 (2024), ranking 167 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 154.
Private households: what is the figure for Neumarkt am Wallersee?
In Neumarkt am Wallersee, “Private households” stands at 2,843 (2024), ranking 183 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neumarkt am Wallersee?
In Neumarkt am Wallersee, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neumarkt am Wallersee?
The nearest to Neumarkt am Wallersee are Köstendorf (2.4 km), Straßwalchen (4.5 km), Schleedorf (5.6 km), Oberhofen am Irrsee (5.7 km), Henndorf am Wallersee (5.9 km).