Oberneukirchen: population and statistics
Oberneukirchen has a population of 3,268 (2026) across 34.6 km², or 94.3 people per km². It ranks 525 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,268 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 94 people/km²
- 768 m
Oberneukirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Oberneukirchen ranks No. 109 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.6% in Oberneukirchen, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.6% in Oberneukirchen, compared with an average of 4.7% in Upper Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,853 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Zwettl an der Rodl, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gramastetten (5,097 residents), 9.7 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 Oberneukirchen over time
Oberneukirchen had 3,157 residents in 2016 and 3,268 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,168 |
| 2022 | 3,141 |
| 2023 | 3,246 |
| 2024 | 3,229 |
| 2025 | 3,254 |
| 2026 | 3,268 |
All indicators for Oberneukirchen
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 | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 982 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,335 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 552 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 261 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 551 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 287 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 566 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,112 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 297 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 624 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,253 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 281 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,259 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,672 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 822 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 561 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) | 1,138 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 609 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.0 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 864 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.9% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 945 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 517 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Oberneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 619 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Oberneukirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work15.5% ×1.6
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing11.1% ×1.8
- Construction7.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.4% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services3.7% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberneukirchen
Where is Oberneukirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberneukirchen?
Oberneukirchen has 3,268 residents (2026), ranking 525 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Oberneukirchen?
Oberneukirchen covers 34.6 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Oberneukirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Oberneukirchen went from 3,157 to 3,268, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Oberneukirchen?
Oberneukirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.465, longitude 14.227.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oberneukirchen?
In Oberneukirchen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.6% (2024), ranking 1,578 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Oberneukirchen?
In Oberneukirchen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.6% (2024), ranking 1,431 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberneukirchen?
In Oberneukirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberneukirchen?
The nearest to Oberneukirchen are Zwettl an der Rodl (3.0 km), St. Veit im Mühlkreis (4.7 km), Sonnberg im Mühlkreis (4.7 km), Hellmonsödt (6.5 km), Kirchschlag bei Linz (6.8 km).