Leobendorf: population and statistics
Leobendorf has a population of 5,168 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 172 people per km². It ranks 260 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,168 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 172 people/km²
- 173 m
Leobendorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Leobendorf ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.5% in Leobendorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 972 € in Leobendorf, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,196 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Korneuburg (13,790 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leobendorf over time
Leobendorf had 4,872 residents in 2016 and 5,168 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,973 |
| 2022 | 4,996 |
| 2023 | 5,134 |
| 2024 | 5,253 |
| 2025 | 5,265 |
| 2026 | 5,168 |
All indicators for Leobendorf
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 | Leobendorf | 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) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 517 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,316 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 251 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 439 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 239 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 501 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 239 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 844 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 644 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 200 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 124.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 315 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 972 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 110 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,842 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 310 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,185 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,553 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 170 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 180 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.0% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 700 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,550 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 236 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leobendorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.5% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 92 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leobendorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.3% ×1.0
- Construction9.6% ×1.4
- Information and communication8.3% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work8.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Leobendorf
Where is Leobendorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leobendorf?
Leobendorf has 5,168 residents (2026), ranking 260 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leobendorf?
Leobendorf covers 30.0 km², with a density of 172 people per km².
Is the population of Leobendorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leobendorf went from 4,872 to 5,168, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Leobendorf?
Leobendorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Korneuburg (district). Latitude 48.377, longitude 16.319.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Leobendorf?
In Leobendorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.5% (2024), ranking 92 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Leobendorf?
In Leobendorf, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 972 € (2019), ranking 110 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leobendorf?
In Leobendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leobendorf?
The nearest to Leobendorf are Korneuburg (3.7 km), Harmannsdorf (4.1 km), Spillern (4.6 km), Stetten (4.8 km), Bisamberg (6.0 km).