Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal: population and statistics
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal has a population of 4,202 (2026) across 111.9 km², or 37.6 people per km². It ranks 360 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,202 residents
- 111.9 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 705 m
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal in numbers
Key points
Among the 132 municipalities in Carinthia, Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 46.9% in Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal, compared with an average of 55.8% in Carinthia and 53.0% nationally.
Share of women: 48.7% in Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal, compared with an average of 51.1% in Carinthia and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,214 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,671 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Reichenfels, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfsberg (25,011 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal over time
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal had 4,412 residents in 2016 and 4,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,324 |
| 2022 | 4,293 |
| 2023 | 4,289 |
| 2024 | 4,265 |
| 2025 | 4,244 |
| 2026 | 4,202 |
All indicators for Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal
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 | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 12.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.7% | 24.7% | 22.1% | ranked 366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.7% | 51.1% | 50.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,680 | 262,459 | 4,139,571 | ranked 391 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 377 | 48,327 | 743,940 | ranked 327 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 419 | 56,049 | 850,266 | ranked 344 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.3 | 98.3 | 91.3 | ranked 756 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 343 | 60,573 | 945,381 | ranked 528 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.6 | 106.3 | 98.4 | ranked 1,589 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 679 € | 504 € | 344 € | ranked 270 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,041 € | 1,043 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,263 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 73.3% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.8% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,446 | 275,417 | 4,878,849 | ranked 259 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 57.4 | 48.4 | 32.4 | ranked 282 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 46.9% | 55.8% | 77.3% | ranked 1,917 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 13.6% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,219 | 157,971 | 2,490,615 | ranked 355 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal | Carinthia | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.0% | 64.7% | 66.4% | ranked 473 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.2% | 15.0% | 11.0% | ranked 1,589 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.8% ×1.3
- Construction11.1% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services10.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.6% ×1.6
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services5.6% ×0.7
- Information and communication3.2% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal has 4,202 residents (2026), ranking 360 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal covers 111.9 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal went from 4,412 to 4,202, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal is in Carinthia. It belongs to Wolfsberg (district). Latitude 46.962, longitude 14.795.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
In Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 46.9% (2024), ranking 1,917 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
In Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal, “Share of women” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
In Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,214 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal?
The nearest to Bad St. Leonhard im Lavanttal are Reichenfels (6.3 km), Preitenegg (9.9 km), Frantschach-St. Gertraud (12 km), Obdach (14 km), Wolfsberg (14 km).