Neumarkt im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis has a population of 3,231 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 69.2 people per km². It ranks 533 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,231 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 69 people/km²
- 625 m
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neumarkt im Mühlkreis ranks No. 111 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 3.6% in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,539 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kefermarkt, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pregarten (5,668 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,496 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neumarkt im Mühlkreis over time
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis had 3,145 residents in 2016 and 3,231 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,140 |
| 2022 | 3,175 |
| 2023 | 3,233 |
| 2024 | 3,241 |
| 2025 | 3,259 |
| 2026 | 3,231 |
All indicators for Neumarkt im Mühlkreis
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 | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,243 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 610 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.60 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 222 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 276 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 516 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 290 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 562 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 300 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 615 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 313 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,116 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,018 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 633 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 829 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 811 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 25.5 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,316 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 950 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 513 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neumarkt im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 859 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neumarkt im Mühlkreis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities11.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Construction4.4% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Neumarkt im Mühlkreis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis has 3,231 residents (2026), ranking 533 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis covers 46.7 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Neumarkt im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neumarkt im Mühlkreis went from 3,145 to 3,231, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
Neumarkt im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.428, longitude 14.483.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
In Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 3.6% (2024), ranking 1,730 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
In Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, “Average household size” stands at 2.60 persons (2024), ranking 222 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
In Neumarkt im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neumarkt im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis are Kefermarkt (4.3 km), Alberndorf in der Riedmark (5.4 km), Lasberg (6.6 km), Unterweitersdorf (6.9 km), Hagenberg im Mühlkreis (7.6 km).