Neukirchen an der Enknach: population and statistics
Neukirchen an der Enknach has a population of 2,302 (2026) across 33.2 km², or 69.3 people per km². It ranks 819 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,302 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 408 m
Neukirchen an der Enknach in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neukirchen an der Enknach ranks No. 180 by population.
Share of people under 15: 16.9% in Neukirchen an der Enknach, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 572 € in Neukirchen an der Enknach, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,650 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Burgkirchen, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Helpfau-Uttendorf (3,738 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neukirchen an der Enknach over time
Neukirchen an der Enknach had 2,166 residents in 2016 and 2,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,278 |
| 2022 | 2,266 |
| 2023 | 2,315 |
| 2024 | 2,330 |
| 2025 | 2,339 |
| 2026 | 2,302 |
All indicators for Neukirchen an der Enknach
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 an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,271 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,547 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 947 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 848 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 180 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 893 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 195 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 918 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 194 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,009 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,478 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 572 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 409 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 747 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,496 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 570 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,085 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.4 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,374 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.3% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 670 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 696 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 685 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 796 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Enknach | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neukirchen an der Enknach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Other service activities13.1% ×1.5
- Manufacturing12.0% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Neukirchen an der Enknach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neukirchen an der Enknach?
Neukirchen an der Enknach has 2,302 residents (2026), ranking 819 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neukirchen an der Enknach?
Neukirchen an der Enknach covers 33.2 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Neukirchen an der Enknach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neukirchen an der Enknach went from 2,166 to 2,302, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Neukirchen an der Enknach?
Neukirchen an der Enknach is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Braunau (district). Latitude 48.178, longitude 13.047.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Neukirchen an der Enknach?
In Neukirchen an der Enknach, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.9% (2026), ranking 200 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Neukirchen an der Enknach?
In Neukirchen an der Enknach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 572 € (2019), ranking 409 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neukirchen an der Enknach?
In Neukirchen an der Enknach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neukirchen an der Enknach?
The nearest to Neukirchen an der Enknach are Burgkirchen (5.0 km), Handenberg (5.7 km), Helpfau-Uttendorf (5.8 km), Schwand im Innkreis (5.9 km), Pischelsdorf am Engelbach (5.9 km).