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Living in Knittelfeld

Knittelfeld had 12,870 residents at the start of 2025 and is a city in Austria. For Knittelfeld, the foreign population count was 3,615 at the start of 2026.

Which Austria-wide rules apply when you move to Knittelfeld?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustriaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Knittelfeld.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Knittelfeld yet. Austria has country-level context; it is not substituted for this city.

Net rent across major citiesKnittelfeld highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Knittelfeld highlighted€7.90Vienna€7.58Innsbruck€6.92Salzburg€6.33Graznet rent, € / m² / month

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Knittelfeld?

The unemployment rate is 8.9 % (2024). Source: Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 — Key Results, municipalities11

Unemployment across cities in AustriaUnemployment in Knittelfeld is 8.9%. Of 255 cities with data, 58 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Austria per band2 cities: 1% to under 2%21–230 cities: 2% to under 3%302–349 cities: 3% to under 4%493–458 cities: 4% to under 5%584–550 cities: 5% to under 6%505–624 cities: 6% to under 7%246–720 cities: 7% to under 8%207–811 cities: 8% to under 9%118–9Knittelfeld 8.9%6 cities: 9% to under 10%69–102 cities: 10% to under 11%210–113 cities: 11% to under 12%311–12

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate67.5 %31 Dec 2024Statistik Austria12Official
Unemployment rate8.9 %country median 4.7%31 Dec 2024Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 — Key Results, municipalities11Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Knittelfeld. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich — Public employment service

Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich (AMS)

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Knittelfeld. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights9Official
Nearest airportGRZ3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Distance to nearest airport53 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Knittelfeld. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

ÖIF German-learning and integration centres — Welcome Program

Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF)

For migrants and newcomers.

GermanIn Person, Online
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ÖIF individual language-course funding and partner institutes — State Language Course

Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF)

For eligible migrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Knittelfeld.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Knittelfeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency5

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Knittelfeld annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.0PM2.5154018.0PM10104012.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustriaAnnual PM2.5 in Knittelfeld is 10.0 µg/m³. Of 117 cities with data, 37 have annual PM2.5 of 10 to under 11 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Austria per band1 city: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³14–52 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³25–62 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³26–79 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³97–812 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³128–933 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³339–1037 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3710–11Knittelfeld 10.014 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³1411–121 city: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³112–132 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–142 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³214–152 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³216–17

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — AT NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zeltweg Hauptschule)3Official · nearest-station reading
NO₂ — latest reading8 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official UBA NO2 TMW capture on 2026-07-15, exact station point inside the target Gemeinde; place value is the same-day unweighted mean.8Official
PM10 — annual mean18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — AT PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Zeltweg Hauptschule)4Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean10 µg/m³country median 10.0 — about the same31 Dec 2024European Environment Agency5Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 13.46 · Feb 16.46 · Mar 19.38 · Apr 24.05 · May 29.34 · Jun 32.69 · Jul 33.99 · Aug 34.31 · Sep 28.81 · Oct 23.01 · Nov 18.7 · Dec 11.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center7Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -22.13 · Feb -24.58 · Mar -22.23 · Apr -7.71 · May -2.84 · Jun -0.43 · Jul 5.06 · Aug 3.17 · Sep -0.88 · Oct -11.22 · Nov -11.93 · Dec -21.14 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center7Official
Average temperature by monthJan -3.24 · Feb -2.16 · Mar 2.07 · Apr 7.23 · May 11.86 · Jun 16.18 · Jul 18.14 · Aug 17.59 · Sep 12.47 · Oct 7.84 · Nov 2.96 · Dec -1.96 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center7Official
Annual PM2.5 over time10 published observations, 2015–2024
Annual PM2.5 in Knittelfeld by year, µg/m³8.510.813.215.52015201720192021202410.0µg/m³

Annual PM2.5 fell 33.3% between 2015 and 2024, from 15.0 to 10.0.

Cities of a similar size in Austria

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Austria cities
Neunkirchen12,940 residentsGratwein-Straßengel12,799 residentsRied im Innkreis12,766 residentsVöcklabruck12,989 residentsGmunden13,231 residentsHollabrunn12,514 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 13.9 km² in 2025.

How many people live in Knittelfeld?

The published population was 12,870 people in January 2025. Source: Archived AT round-01 G01 population evidence1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Knittelfeld residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport71.9%Foreign residents28.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area13.85 km²1 Jan 2025Gemeinden 2025-01-01 WFS geometry6Official
Foreign-resident share27.3 %31 Dec 2024Statistik Austria12Official
Foreign residents3,615 people1 Jan 2026Bevölkerung am 01.01.2026 nach Staatsangehörigkeit und administrativen Gebietseinheiten2Official
Population density929.1 people/km²1 Jan 2025Reproducible Gemeinde density from archived official population_total 2025-01-01 divided by official 2025 Gemeinde geometry area.6Official
Population12,870 people1 Jan 2025Archived AT round-01 G01 population evidence1Official

International community in Knittelfeld

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Population with main residence, current territorial structure, 1 January 2026, total sex · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Population total12,792100.0%
Austria9,34273.0%
Non-Austria3,45027.0%
EU and EFTA states (including United Kingdom)1,86414.6%
EU Member States (26)1,84014.4%
EU Member States since 2004 (13)1,60412.5%
Third countries1,58612.4%
Romania1,1869.3%
Europe including Türkiye9967.8%
Asia5134.0%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Bosnia and Herzegovina4403.4%
EU Member States before 2004 (13)2361.8%
Syria2351.8%
Croatia1971.5%
Ukraine1741.4%
Germany1581.2%
Hungary880.7%
Türkiye860.7%
Africa510.4%
Serbia330.3%
EFTA states, associated microstates and United Kingdom240.2%
America190.1%
Latin America150.1%
Unknown / unsettled / stateless70.1%
North America40.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Citizenship

Population with main residence, current territorial structure, 1 January 2026, total sex · 2026-01-01

Published groupPeopleShare
Population total12,792100.0%
Austria9,17771.7%
Non-Austria3,61528.3%
EU and EFTA states (including United Kingdom)2,33918.3%
EU Member States (26)2,32718.2%
EU Member States since 2004 (13)2,18117.0%
Romania1,30310.2%
Third countries1,27610.0%
Europe including Türkiye6715.2%
Croatia6535.1%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Asia5574.4%
Syria2762.2%
Ukraine1761.4%
EU Member States before 2004 (13)1461.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1160.9%
Hungary1020.8%
Germany930.7%
Türkiye800.6%
Africa350.3%
Serbia190.1%
EFTA states, associated microstates and United Kingdom120.1%
America100.1%
Latin America70.1%
North America30.0%
Unknown / unsettled / stateless30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source2

Is Knittelfeld a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student62%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 51–73%
Family52%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 49–71%
Foreign residents3,615 people1 Jan 2026Official source · Bevölkerung am 01.01.2026 nach Staatsangehörigkeit und administrativen Gebietseinheiten
Population12,870 people1 Jan 2025Official source · Archived AT round-01 G01 population evidence
NO₂ — latest reading8 µg/m³15 Jul 2026Official source · Official UBA NO2 TMW capture on 2026-07-15, exact station point inside the target Gemeinde; place value is the same-day unweighted mean.
Employment rate67.5 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Statistik Austria
Unemployment rate8.9 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 — Key Results, municipalities
NO₂ — annual mean12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA air quality statistics — AT NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zeltweg Hauptschule)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-07

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households6,459 households31 Dec 2024Statistik Austria12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Knittelfeld when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Knittelfeld?

The published population was 12,870 people in January 2025. Source: Archived AT round-01 G01 population evidence.

Is the air quality good in Knittelfeld?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: European Environment Agency.

What is the unemployment rate in Knittelfeld?

The unemployment rate is 8.9 % (2024). Source: Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 — Key Results, municipalities.

How many foreign residents live in Knittelfeld?

3,615 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Bevölkerung am 01.01.2026 nach Staatsangehörigkeit und administrativen Gebietseinheiten.

Is Knittelfeld a good place to live?

Knittelfeld may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Africa live in Knittelfeld?

The official country of birth distribution records 51 people (0.4%) in the source-defined population for 2026-01-01. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Knittelfeld, Austria: rent, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/at/knittelfeld/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Knittelfeld, Austria: rent, jobs, climate},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Archived AT round-01 G01 population evidence statistik.at · checked 2025-01-01
  2. Bevölkerung am 01.01.2026 nach Staatsangehörigkeit und administrativen Gebietseinheiten statistik.at · checked 2026-01-01
  3. EEA air quality statistics — AT NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Zeltweg Hauptschule) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  4. EEA air quality statistics — AT PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Zeltweg Hauptschule) EEA air quality statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-31
  5. European Environment Agency air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Gemeinden 2025-01-01 WFS geometry statistik.gv.at · checked 2025-01-01
  7. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Official UBA NO2 TMW capture on 2026-07-15, exact station point inside the target Gemeinde; place value is the same-day unweighted mean. luft.umweltbundesamt.at · checked 2026-07-15
  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 — Key Results, municipalities Register-based Labour Market Statistics 2024 · statistik.at · checked 2026-07-26
  2. Statistik Austria data.statistik.gv.at · checked 2026-08-07

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