Leopoldsdorf: population and statistics
Leopoldsdorf has a population of 5,585 (2026) across 7.0 km², or 799 people per km². It ranks 229 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,585 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 799 people/km²
- 188 m
Leopoldsdorf in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Leopoldsdorf ranks No. 59 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 44 € in Leopoldsdorf, compared with an average of 2,123 € in Lower Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.4% in Leopoldsdorf, compared with an average of 15.1% in Lower Austria and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Maria-Lanzendorf, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Himberg (8,403 residents), 6.1 km away.
Population of Leopoldsdorf over time
Leopoldsdorf had 5,039 residents in 2016 and 5,585 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,250 |
| 2022 | 5,288 |
| 2023 | 5,448 |
| 2024 | 5,476 |
| 2025 | 5,613 |
| 2026 | 5,585 |
All indicators for 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 | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.1% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,776 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,446 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 227 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 427 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 250 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 482 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 260 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,203 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 638 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 201 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 519 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 697 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 256 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 44 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,931 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 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) | 2,634 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 243 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.5% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 162 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.1% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 425 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,621 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 218 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leopoldsdorf | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.0% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,800 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: 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 trade30.0% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Construction8.8% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.1% ×2.4
- Health and social work4.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Leopoldsdorf
Where is Leopoldsdorf?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leopoldsdorf?
Leopoldsdorf has 5,585 residents (2026), ranking 229 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leopoldsdorf?
Leopoldsdorf covers 7.0 km², with a density of 799 people per km².
Is the population of Leopoldsdorf growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leopoldsdorf went from 5,039 to 5,585, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Leopoldsdorf?
Leopoldsdorf is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Bruck an der Leitha (district). Latitude 48.117, longitude 16.400.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Leopoldsdorf?
In Leopoldsdorf, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 44 € (2019), ranking 1,931 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Leopoldsdorf?
In Leopoldsdorf, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.4% (2024), ranking 94 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leopoldsdorf?
In Leopoldsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leopoldsdorf?
The nearest to Leopoldsdorf are Maria-Lanzendorf (2.5 km), Hennersdorf (2.9 km), Lanzendorf (3.2 km), Zwölfaxing (4.7 km), Vösendorf (4.9 km).