Neuhofen an der Krems: population and statistics
Neuhofen an der Krems has a population of 6,915 (2026) across 18.0 km², or 385 people per km². It ranks 168 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,915 residents
- 18.0 km²
- 385 people/km²
- 293 m
Neuhofen an der Krems in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neuhofen an der Krems ranks No. 29 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,518 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Piberbach, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ansfelden (18,229 residents), 9.3 km away.
Population of Neuhofen an der Krems over time
Neuhofen an der Krems had 6,041 residents in 2016 and 6,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,678 |
| 2022 | 6,747 |
| 2023 | 6,872 |
| 2024 | 6,845 |
| 2025 | 6,865 |
| 2026 | 6,915 |
All indicators for Neuhofen an der Krems
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 | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.0% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 192 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,911 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 178 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 480 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 204 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 529 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 212 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,516 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 699 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 180 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 880 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 862 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,401 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,318 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 271 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.9 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 916 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 918 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 532 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,936 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 166 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neuhofen an der Krems | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.5% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 152 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neuhofen an der Krems
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities12.7% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.7
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuhofen an der Krems?
Neuhofen an der Krems has 6,915 residents (2026), ranking 168 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neuhofen an der Krems?
Neuhofen an der Krems covers 18.0 km², with a density of 385 people per km².
Is the population of Neuhofen an der Krems growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neuhofen an der Krems went from 6,041 to 6,915, a change of +14.5%.
Where is Neuhofen an der Krems?
Neuhofen an der Krems is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.134, longitude 14.233.
Private households: what is the figure for Neuhofen an der Krems?
In Neuhofen an der Krems, “Private households” stands at 2,911 (2024), ranking 178 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Neuhofen an der Krems?
In Neuhofen an der Krems, “Families” stands at 1,936 (2024), ranking 166 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuhofen an der Krems?
In Neuhofen an der Krems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuhofen an der Krems?
The nearest to Neuhofen an der Krems are Piberbach (2.1 km), St. Marien (3.4 km), Kematen an der Krems (3.9 km), Schiedlberg (5.2 km), Allhaming (5.2 km).