Neuberg an der Mürz: population and statistics
Neuberg an der Mürz has a population of 2,214 (2026) across 274.8 km², or 8.1 people per km². It ranks 870 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −18.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,214 residents
- 274.8 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 733 m
Neuberg an der Mürz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Neuberg an der Mürz ranks No. 155 by population.
Share of people under 15: 9.4% in Neuberg an der Mürz, compared with an average of 13.3% in Styria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.6% in Neuberg an der Mürz, compared with an average of 62.0% in Styria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 15.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 38,483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 13.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mürzzuschlag (7,648 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neuberg an der Mürz over time
Neuberg an der Mürz had 2,728 residents in 2016 and 2,214 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,346 |
| 2022 | 2,356 |
| 2023 | 2,334 |
| 2024 | 2,301 |
| 2025 | 2,249 |
| 2026 | 2,214 |
All indicators for Neuberg an der Mürz
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 | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.4% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,968 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.0% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 19 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 22 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,136 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 681 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.99 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 208 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 752 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 616 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 272 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 687 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 339 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 242 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,444 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,963 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 663 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.9% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,467 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 562 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,091 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.9 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 1,351 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.1% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,420 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.0% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 660 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 834 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neuberg an der Mürz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.6% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 42 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.5% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,723 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neuberg an der Mürz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services15.9% ×2.1
- Wholesale and retail trade15.6% ×0.7
- Health and social work14.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Construction7.4% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuberg an der Mürz?
Neuberg an der Mürz has 2,214 residents (2026), ranking 870 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neuberg an der Mürz?
Neuberg an der Mürz covers 274.8 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Neuberg an der Mürz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neuberg an der Mürz went from 2,728 to 2,214, a change of −18.8%.
Where is Neuberg an der Mürz?
Neuberg an der Mürz is in Styria. It belongs to Bruck-Mürzzuschlag (district). Latitude 47.667, longitude 15.575.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Neuberg an der Mürz?
In Neuberg an der Mürz, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 1,968 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Neuberg an der Mürz?
In Neuberg an der Mürz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.6% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuberg an der Mürz?
In Neuberg an der Mürz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuberg an der Mürz?
The nearest to Neuberg an der Mürz are Mürzzuschlag (9.9 km), Sankt Barbara im Mürztal (12 km), Langenwang (12 km), Krieglach (14 km), Spital am Semmering (15 km).