Neukirchen an der Vöckla: population and statistics
Neukirchen an der Vöckla has a population of 2,638 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 699 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,638 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 112 people/km²
- 509 m
Neukirchen an der Vöckla in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neukirchen an der Vöckla ranks No. 153 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.5% in Neukirchen an der Vöckla, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.7% in Neukirchen an der Vöckla, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,305 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Puchkirchen am Trattberg, 3.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frankenburg am Hausruck (4,973 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neukirchen an der Vöckla over time
Neukirchen an der Vöckla had 2,548 residents in 2016 and 2,638 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,640 |
| 2022 | 2,633 |
| 2023 | 2,630 |
| 2024 | 2,653 |
| 2025 | 2,617 |
| 2026 | 2,638 |
All indicators for Neukirchen an der Vöckla
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 Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,026 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 758 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.52 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 393 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 218 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 698 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 239 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 703 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.9 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 253 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 752 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,069 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 422 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 739 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,553 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 898 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 54 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) | 1,000 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 684 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 749 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,311 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.9% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,520 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 761 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 700 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neukirchen an der Vöckla | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.2% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neukirchen an der Vöckla
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.5% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services9.5% ×1.3
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.2% ×2.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
Neukirchen an der Vöckla has 2,638 residents (2026), ranking 699 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
Neukirchen an der Vöckla covers 23.6 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Neukirchen an der Vöckla growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neukirchen an der Vöckla went from 2,548 to 2,638, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
Neukirchen an der Vöckla is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Vöcklabruck (district). Latitude 48.041, longitude 13.538.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
In Neukirchen an der Vöckla, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.5% (2024), ranking 54 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
In Neukirchen an der Vöckla, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 232 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
In Neukirchen an der Vöckla, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neukirchen an der Vöckla?
The nearest to Neukirchen an der Vöckla are Puchkirchen am Trattberg (3.5 km), Frankenburg am Hausruck (4.6 km), Pfaffing (4.7 km), Ungenach (5.6 km), Vöcklamarkt (5.8 km).