Leitzersdorf: population and statistics
Leitzersdorf has a population of 1,173 (2026) across 27.9 km², or 42.0 people per km². It ranks 1,549 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,173 residents
- 27.9 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 225 m
Leitzersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Leitzersdorf ranks No. 425 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.0% in Leitzersdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 12.3% in Leitzersdorf, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stockerau (17,363 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leitzersdorf over time
Leitzersdorf had 1,227 residents in 2016 and 1,173 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,150 |
| 2022 | 1,159 |
| 2023 | 1,178 |
| 2024 | 1,159 |
| 2025 | 1,147 |
| 2026 | 1,173 |
All indicators for Leitzersdorf
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 | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,672 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 364 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 499 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,516 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 116 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,370 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,390 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 129 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,413 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.0 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 621 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 310 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,133 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,689 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 362 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,269 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 237 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,677 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 20.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,611 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 486 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.5% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,423 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 360 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,507 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leitzersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.1% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leitzersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Health and social work13.3% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services11.7% ×1.5
- Information and communication7.8% ×1.1
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Leitzersdorf
Where is Leitzersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leitzersdorf?
Leitzersdorf has 1,173 residents (2026), ranking 1,549 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leitzersdorf?
Leitzersdorf covers 27.9 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Leitzersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leitzersdorf went from 1,227 to 1,173, a change of −4.4%.
Where is Leitzersdorf?
Leitzersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.419, longitude 16.245.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Leitzersdorf?
In Leitzersdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.0% (2024), ranking 216 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Leitzersdorf?
In Leitzersdorf, “Share of people under 15” stands at 12.3% (2026), ranking 1,672 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leitzersdorf?
In Leitzersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leitzersdorf?
The nearest to Leitzersdorf are Stockerau (4.5 km), Spillern (4.7 km), Niederhollabrunn (5.3 km), Sierndorf (5.8 km), Leobendorf (7.2 km).