Niederwaldkirchen: population and statistics
Niederwaldkirchen has a population of 1,858 (2026) across 28.3 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 1,040 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,858 residents
- 28.3 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 514 m
Niederwaldkirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Niederwaldkirchen ranks No. 230 by population.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 74.8 in Niederwaldkirchen, compared with an average of 95.2 in Upper Austria and 102.8 nationally.
Share of women: 48.8% in Niederwaldkirchen, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,103 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,959 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Herzogsdorf, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Martin im Mühlkreis (3,802 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Niederwaldkirchen over time
Niederwaldkirchen had 1,792 residents in 2016 and 1,858 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,841 |
| 2022 | 1,853 |
| 2023 | 1,860 |
| 2024 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 1,866 |
| 2026 | 1,858 |
All indicators for Niederwaldkirchen
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 | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,641 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 739 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,089 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 178 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 905 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 924 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 103.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 609 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 139 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,325 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,775 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 387 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 835 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,200 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 233 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 734 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 903 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 706 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.5% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 542 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,028 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Niederwaldkirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Niederwaldkirchen
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
- Manufacturing12.3% ×2.0
- Other service activities11.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
- Health and social work5.1% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederwaldkirchen
Where is Niederwaldkirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederwaldkirchen?
Niederwaldkirchen has 1,858 residents (2026), ranking 1,040 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Niederwaldkirchen?
Niederwaldkirchen covers 28.3 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Niederwaldkirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Niederwaldkirchen went from 1,792 to 1,858, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Niederwaldkirchen?
Niederwaldkirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Rohrbach (district). Latitude 48.451, longitude 14.086.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niederwaldkirchen?
In Niederwaldkirchen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 74.8 (2026), ranking 1,775 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
Share of women: what is the figure for Niederwaldkirchen?
In Niederwaldkirchen, “Share of women” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederwaldkirchen?
In Niederwaldkirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,103 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederwaldkirchen?
The nearest to Niederwaldkirchen are Herzogsdorf (3.1 km), St. Ulrich im Mühlkreis (3.7 km), St. Martin im Mühlkreis (5.2 km), St. Johann am Wimberg (5.3 km), St. Peter am Wimberg (5.7 km).