Neustift im Mühlkreis: population and statistics
Neustift im Mühlkreis has a population of 1,423 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 69.7 people per km². It ranks 1,348 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,423 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 586 m
Neustift im Mühlkreis in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Neustift im Mühlkreis ranks No. 299 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.1% in Neustift im Mühlkreis, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,859 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberkappel, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sarleinsbach (2,254 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,440 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Neustift im Mühlkreis over time
Neustift im Mühlkreis had 1,461 residents in 2016 and 1,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 1,478 |
| 2024 | 1,489 |
| 2025 | 1,465 |
| 2026 | 1,423 |
All indicators for Neustift 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 | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.7% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 113 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 531 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,452 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.73 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 68 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 111 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.5 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,416 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 340 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,004 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,787 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 323 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,954 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 311 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,493 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,580 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 72.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,364 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Neustift im Mühlkreis | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 410 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,364 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Neustift 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) | 63.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,470 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Neustift 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 trade31.7% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical10.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.1% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7.3% ×3.1
- Construction4.1% ×0.6
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neustift im Mühlkreis?
Neustift im Mühlkreis has 1,423 residents (2026), ranking 1,348 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Neustift im Mühlkreis?
Neustift im Mühlkreis covers 20.4 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Neustift im Mühlkreis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Neustift im Mühlkreis went from 1,461 to 1,423, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Neustift im Mühlkreis?
Neustift im Mühlkreis is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.529, longitude 13.756.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Neustift im Mühlkreis?
In Neustift im Mühlkreis, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.1% (2024), ranking 1,954 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Neustift im Mühlkreis?
In Neustift im Mühlkreis, “Average household size” stands at 2.73 persons (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neustift im Mühlkreis?
In Neustift im Mühlkreis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neustift im Mühlkreis?
The nearest to Neustift im Mühlkreis are Oberkappel (2.9 km), Engelhartszell (3.6 km), St. Aegidi (5.3 km), Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis (5.8 km), Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis (6.5 km).