Waldneukirchen: population and statistics
Waldneukirchen has a population of 2,293 (2026) across 26.6 km², or 86.3 people per km². It ranks 824 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,293 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 86 people/km²
- 431 m
Waldneukirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Waldneukirchen ranks No. 182 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.0% in Waldneukirchen, compared with an average of 76.9% in Upper Austria and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,088 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,721 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Steinbach an der Steyr, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grünburg (3,806 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,352 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Waldneukirchen over time
Waldneukirchen had 2,237 residents in 2016 and 2,293 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,238 |
| 2022 | 2,207 |
| 2023 | 2,205 |
| 2024 | 2,216 |
| 2025 | 2,279 |
| 2026 | 2,293 |
All indicators for Waldneukirchen
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 | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.1% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,411 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.1% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 895 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 898 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 231 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 645 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 250 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 668 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.2 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 418 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 252 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 754 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.9 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 623 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 563 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 423 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,206 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,145 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.0% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,278 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 539 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 56.3 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 292 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,209 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 674 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 814 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Waldneukirchen | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 540 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Waldneukirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.9% ×1.8
- Other service activities9.7% ×1.1
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication8.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldneukirchen
Where is Waldneukirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldneukirchen?
Waldneukirchen has 2,293 residents (2026), ranking 824 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Waldneukirchen?
Waldneukirchen covers 26.6 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Waldneukirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Waldneukirchen went from 2,237 to 2,293, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Waldneukirchen?
Waldneukirchen is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Steyr Land (district). Latitude 47.997, longitude 14.261.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Waldneukirchen?
In Waldneukirchen, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.0% (2024), ranking 187 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Median age: what is the figure for Waldneukirchen?
In Waldneukirchen, “Median age” stands at 42.9 years (2026), ranking 1,718 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldneukirchen?
In Waldneukirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,088 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldneukirchen?
The nearest to Waldneukirchen are Steinbach an der Steyr (2.9 km), Grünburg (2.9 km), Adlwang (3.3 km), Bad Hall (5.7 km), Aschach an der Steyr (5.7 km).