Leiben: population and statistics
Leiben has a population of 1,346 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 1,406 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,346 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 107 people/km²
- 295 m
Leiben in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Leiben ranks No. 378 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 73.3% in Leiben, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,226 € in Leiben, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 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 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,759 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melk (5,826 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leiben over time
Leiben had 1,365 residents in 2016 and 1,346 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,355 |
| 2022 | 1,326 |
| 2023 | 1,341 |
| 2024 | 1,343 |
| 2025 | 1,321 |
| 2026 | 1,346 |
All indicators for Leiben
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 | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 851 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 845 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 587 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,356 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.21 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,527 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 83 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,680 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,615 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,582 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 123 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,457 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,229 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 253 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,393 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,226 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 97 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 267 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,605 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,634 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 362 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leiben | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 73.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 52 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leiben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Construction11.4% ×1.7
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Information and communication8.9% ×1.2
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Leiben
Where is Leiben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leiben?
Leiben has 1,346 residents (2026), ranking 1,406 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leiben?
Leiben covers 12.6 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Leiben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leiben went from 1,365 to 1,346, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Leiben?
Leiben is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.243, longitude 15.274.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Leiben?
In Leiben, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 73.3% (2024), ranking 52 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Leiben?
In Leiben, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,226 € (2019), ranking 97 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leiben?
In Leiben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leiben?
The nearest to Leiben are Melk (4.5 km), Emmersdorf an der Donau (4.6 km), Artstetten-Pöbring (5.2 km), Klein-Pöchlarn (5.2 km), Weiten (5.4 km).