Klausen-Leopoldsdorf: population and statistics
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf has a population of 1,701 (2026) across 60.0 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 1,135 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,701 residents
- 60.0 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 376 m
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Klausen-Leopoldsdorf ranks No. 301 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 71.8% in Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,488 € in Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alland (2,693 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Klausen-Leopoldsdorf over time
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf had 1,646 residents in 2016 and 1,701 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,707 |
| 2022 | 1,705 |
| 2023 | 1,677 |
| 2024 | 1,680 |
| 2025 | 1,672 |
| 2026 | 1,701 |
All indicators for Klausen-Leopoldsdorf
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 | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 760 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,056 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.19 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 124 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,294 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 137 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,292 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.2 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,355 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 198 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 985 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 456 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 239 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,470 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,488 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 176 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 465 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 669 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 341 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,443 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,619 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 358 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 477 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,178 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klausen-Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 71.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 116 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klausen-Leopoldsdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.2% ×1.0
- Information and communication7.7% ×1.0
- Construction6.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.6% ×4.2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf has 1,701 residents (2026), ranking 1,135 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf covers 60.0 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Klausen-Leopoldsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klausen-Leopoldsdorf went from 1,646 to 1,701, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
Klausen-Leopoldsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 48.088, longitude 16.014.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
In Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 71.8% (2024), ranking 116 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
In Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,488 € (2019), ranking 176 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
In Klausen-Leopoldsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klausen-Leopoldsdorf?
The nearest to Klausen-Leopoldsdorf are Alland (5.9 km), Altenmarkt an der Triesting (8.1 km), Wienerwald (8.9 km), Heiligenkreuz (9.2 km), Neustift-Innermanzing (9.4 km).