Neufelden: population and statistics
Neufelden has a population of 1,207 (2026) across 9.8 km², or 123 people per km². It ranks 1,524 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,207 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 123 people/km²
- 510 m
Neufelden in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neufelden ranks No. 330 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 125.6 in Neufelden, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.8 in Neufelden, compared with an average of 85.6 in Upper Austria and 92.6 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 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,373 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altenfelden (2,288 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neufelden over time
Neufelden had 1,326 residents in 2016 and 1,207 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,209 |
| 2022 | 1,223 |
| 2023 | 1,203 |
| 2024 | 1,205 |
| 2025 | 1,214 |
| 2026 | 1,207 |
All indicators for Neufelden
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 | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 505 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,509 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 153 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,054 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,005 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.8 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 68 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 165 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,166 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 185 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 807 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 189 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,744 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 142 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,327 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,521 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 451 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 125.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 10 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 328 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,588 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neufelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.6% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 325 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neufelden
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
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services6.1% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Neufelden
Where is Neufelden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neufelden?
Neufelden has 1,207 residents (2026), ranking 1,524 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neufelden?
Neufelden covers 9.8 km², with a density of 123 people per km².
Is the population of Neufelden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neufelden went from 1,326 to 1,207, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Neufelden?
Neufelden is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.484, longitude 14.002.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neufelden?
In Neufelden, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 125.6 (2024), ranking 10 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neufelden?
In Neufelden, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.8 (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neufelden?
In Neufelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neufelden?
The nearest to Neufelden are Altenfelden (2.4 km), Kleinzell im Mühlkreis (3.1 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (3.6 km), Arnreit (4.7 km), Kirchberg ob der Donau (6.5 km).