Neukirchen am Walde: population and statistics
Neukirchen am Walde has a population of 1,672 (2026) across 15.8 km², or 106 people per km². It ranks 1,157 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,672 residents
- 15.8 km²
- 106 people/km²
- 555 m
Neukirchen am Walde in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neukirchen am Walde ranks No. 256 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 297 € in Neukirchen am Walde, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,216 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Natternbach, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Peuerbach (4,666 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,508 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neukirchen am Walde over time
Neukirchen am Walde had 1,609 residents in 2016 and 1,672 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,638 |
| 2022 | 1,633 |
| 2023 | 1,647 |
| 2024 | 1,657 |
| 2025 | 1,670 |
| 2026 | 1,672 |
All indicators for Neukirchen am Walde
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 | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 622 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,288 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.64 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 150 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 132 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,221 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,218 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,091 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 192 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,021 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 503 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 338 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,012 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 297 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,797 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 326 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 521 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,154 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,021 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,165 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.3% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 474 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,187 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neukirchen am Walde | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,392 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: Neukirchen am Walde
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Construction8.4% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Neukirchen am Walde
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neukirchen am Walde?
Neukirchen am Walde has 1,672 residents (2026), ranking 1,157 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neukirchen am Walde?
Neukirchen am Walde covers 15.8 km², with a density of 106 people per km².
Is the population of Neukirchen am Walde growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neukirchen am Walde went from 1,609 to 1,672, a change of +3.9%.
Where is Neukirchen am Walde?
Neukirchen am Walde is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Grieskirchen (district). Latitude 48.406, longitude 13.782.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neukirchen am Walde?
In Neukirchen am Walde, “Average household size” stands at 2.64 persons (2024), ranking 150 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Neukirchen am Walde?
In Neukirchen am Walde, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 297 € (2019), ranking 1,797 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neukirchen am Walde?
In Neukirchen am Walde, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neukirchen am Walde?
The nearest to Neukirchen am Walde are Natternbach (2.5 km), Eschenau im Hausruckkreis (3.4 km), Waldkirchen am Wesen (5.5 km), Heiligenberg (6.4 km), Peuerbach (6.7 km).