Maria Neustift: population and statistics
Maria Neustift has a population of 1,642 (2026) across 45.9 km², or 35.8 people per km². It ranks 1,177 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,642 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 605 m
Maria Neustift in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Maria Neustift ranks No. 259 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.6% in Maria Neustift, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.1% in Maria Neustift, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Manufacturing, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,427 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ertl, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großraming (2,618 residents), 7.0 km away.
Population of Maria Neustift over time
Maria Neustift had 1,580 residents in 2016 and 1,642 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,635 |
| 2022 | 1,642 |
| 2023 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 1,628 |
| 2025 | 1,633 |
| 2026 | 1,642 |
All indicators for Maria Neustift
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 | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 7 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,674 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,956 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,865 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 550 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,423 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.96 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 13 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,259 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,187 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 84 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,741 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,969 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 193 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,891 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 691 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 296 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,738 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 992 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.1% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 458 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,229 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Maria Neustift | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Maria Neustift
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Manufacturing23.8% ×3.9
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services13.1% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Maria Neustift
Where is Maria Neustift?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maria Neustift?
Maria Neustift has 1,642 residents (2026), ranking 1,177 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Maria Neustift?
Maria Neustift covers 45.9 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Maria Neustift growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Maria Neustift went from 1,580 to 1,642, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Maria Neustift?
Maria Neustift is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.938, longitude 14.607.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Maria Neustift?
In Maria Neustift, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.6% (2026), ranking 7 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Maria Neustift?
In Maria Neustift, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,970 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maria Neustift?
In Maria Neustift, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maria Neustift?
The nearest to Maria Neustift are Ertl (4.7 km), Großraming (7.0 km), Gaflenz (9.9 km), Weyer (10 km), Seitenstetten (11 km).