Leobersdorf: population and statistics
Leobersdorf has a population of 5,363 (2026) across 12.4 km², or 432 people per km². It ranks 239 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,363 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 432 people/km²
- 265 m
Leobersdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Leobersdorf ranks No. 62 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 8,109 € in Leobersdorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,738 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Vöslau (12,589 residents), 4.3 km away.
Population of Leobersdorf over time
Leobersdorf had 4,924 residents in 2016 and 5,363 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,946 |
| 2022 | 5,118 |
| 2023 | 5,259 |
| 2024 | 5,265 |
| 2025 | 5,344 |
| 2026 | 5,363 |
All indicators for Leobersdorf
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 | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,225 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,734 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,612 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 204 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.05 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 507 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 185 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 585 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 187 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.4 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 436 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 795 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 147 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 117 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 692 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 261 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,109 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 10 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | 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) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 219 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,205 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 201 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 249 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.2% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 449 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.0% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 318 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,507 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 249 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leobersdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 604 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leobersdorf
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.6% ×1.2
- Other service activities12.3% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Leobersdorf
Where is Leobersdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leobersdorf?
Leobersdorf has 5,363 residents (2026), ranking 239 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leobersdorf?
Leobersdorf covers 12.4 km², with a density of 432 people per km².
Is the population of Leobersdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leobersdorf went from 4,924 to 5,363, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Leobersdorf?
Leobersdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.929, longitude 16.217.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Leobersdorf?
In Leobersdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 8,109 € (2019), ranking 10 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Average household size: what is the figure for Leobersdorf?
In Leobersdorf, “Average household size” stands at 2.05 persons (2024), ranking 1,866 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leobersdorf?
In Leobersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leobersdorf?
The nearest to Leobersdorf are Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn (2.6 km), Kottingbrunn (2.8 km), Schönau an der Triesting (2.8 km), Hirtenberg (3.1 km), Günselsdorf (4.0 km).