St. Georgen an der Leys: population and statistics
St. Georgen an der Leys has a population of 1,281 (2026) across 23.8 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 1,461 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,281 residents
- 23.8 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 388 m
St. Georgen an der Leys in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Georgen an der Leys ranks No. 389 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.7% in St. Georgen an der Leys, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Average household size”.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberndorf an der Melk (2,980 residents), 3.5 km away.
Population of St. Georgen an der Leys over time
St. Georgen an der Leys had 1,334 residents in 2016 and 1,281 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 1,327 |
| 2023 | 1,331 |
| 2024 | 1,336 |
| 2025 | 1,310 |
| 2026 | 1,281 |
All indicators for St. Georgen an der Leys
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 | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.6% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 395 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,709 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 3.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 132 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,221 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,232 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 443 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 85 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,734 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,911 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 180 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,763 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,097 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 581 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 240 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,976 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 302 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,517 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 22.9 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.4% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,234 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,856 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 385 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,435 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Georgen an der Leys | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 74.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 30 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.6% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Georgen an der Leys
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.0% ×1.4
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work9.5% ×1.0
- Construction8.3% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Finance and insurance7.1% ×2.8
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.8% ×4.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Georgen an der Leys?
St. Georgen an der Leys has 1,281 residents (2026), ranking 1,461 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Georgen an der Leys?
St. Georgen an der Leys covers 23.8 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of St. Georgen an der Leys growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Georgen an der Leys went from 1,334 to 1,281, a change of −4.0%.
Where is St. Georgen an der Leys?
St. Georgen an der Leys is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Scheibbs (district). Latitude 48.033, longitude 15.228.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Georgen an der Leys?
In St. Georgen an der Leys, “Average household size” stands at 3.34 persons (2024), ranking 1 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Georgen an der Leys?
In St. Georgen an der Leys, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.7% (2024), ranking 1,976 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Georgen an der Leys?
In St. Georgen an der Leys, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Georgen an der Leys?
The nearest to St. Georgen an der Leys are Oberndorf an der Melk (3.5 km), Scheibbs (5.9 km), Texingtal (7.2 km), Purgstall an der Erlauf (7.2 km), Kirnberg an der Mank (8.2 km).