Niederneukirchen: population and statistics
Niederneukirchen has a population of 2,089 (2026) across 20.8 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 923 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,089 residents
- 20.8 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 335 m
Niederneukirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Niederneukirchen ranks No. 206 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 82.3% in Niederneukirchen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 16.8% in Niederneukirchen, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,912 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hofkirchen im Traunkreis, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Marien (5,280 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Niederneukirchen over time
Niederneukirchen had 2,022 residents in 2016 and 2,089 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,107 |
| 2022 | 2,120 |
| 2023 | 2,121 |
| 2024 | 2,108 |
| 2025 | 2,090 |
| 2026 | 2,089 |
All indicators for Niederneukirchen
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 | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 213 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,385 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 815 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 986 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 171 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 963 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) | 203 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 961 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.2 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,028 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 217 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,571 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,760 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 334 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 67 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 493 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,192 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.6 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.0% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 811 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 648 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 854 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Niederneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 843 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.2% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 274 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Niederneukirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.2% ×1.4
- Other service activities13.6% ×1.6
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Health and social work8.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
- Construction4.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederneukirchen
Where is Niederneukirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederneukirchen?
Niederneukirchen has 2,089 residents (2026), ranking 923 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Niederneukirchen?
Niederneukirchen covers 20.8 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Niederneukirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niederneukirchen went from 2,022 to 2,089, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Niederneukirchen?
Niederneukirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.161, longitude 14.341.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Niederneukirchen?
In Niederneukirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 82.3% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Niederneukirchen?
In Niederneukirchen, “Share of people under 15” stands at 16.8% (2026), ranking 213 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederneukirchen?
In Niederneukirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederneukirchen?
The nearest to Niederneukirchen are Hofkirchen im Traunkreis (3.6 km), St. Marien (5.1 km), St. Florian (6.1 km), Hargelsberg (6.4 km), Ansfelden (6.5 km).