St. Leonhard am Forst: population and statistics
St. Leonhard am Forst has a population of 3,100 (2026) across 43.7 km², or 70.9 people per km². It ranks 571 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,100 residents
- 43.7 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 242 m
St. Leonhard am Forst in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Leonhard am Forst ranks No. 142 by population.
Share of women: 48.3% in St. Leonhard am Forst, compared with an average of 50.8% in Lower Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,117 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,122 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Ruprechtshofen, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Melk (5,826 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,468 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Leonhard am Forst over time
St. Leonhard am Forst had 2,981 residents in 2016 and 3,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,052 |
| 2022 | 3,048 |
| 2023 | 3,046 |
| 2024 | 3,053 |
| 2025 | 3,109 |
| 2026 | 3,100 |
All indicators for St. Leonhard am Forst
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. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,315 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,851 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,187 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 645 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.57 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 280 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 240 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 605 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 270 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 602 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 87.5 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 319 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 575 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 819 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 205 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,630 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,333 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 491 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 820 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.6 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,264 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 898 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.7% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,560 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 913 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 553 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Forst | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 736 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.9% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Leonhard am Forst
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.9% ×1.1
- Other service activities12.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.8% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services5.4% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Leonhard am Forst?
St. Leonhard am Forst has 3,100 residents (2026), ranking 571 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Leonhard am Forst?
St. Leonhard am Forst covers 43.7 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of St. Leonhard am Forst growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Leonhard am Forst went from 2,981 to 3,100, a change of +4.0%.
Where is St. Leonhard am Forst?
St. Leonhard am Forst is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Melk (district). Latitude 48.142, longitude 15.283.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Leonhard am Forst?
In St. Leonhard am Forst, “Share of women” stands at 48.3% (2026), ranking 1,851 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for St. Leonhard am Forst?
In St. Leonhard am Forst, “Average household size” stands at 2.57 persons (2024), ranking 280 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Leonhard am Forst?
In St. Leonhard am Forst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,117 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Leonhard am Forst?
The nearest to St. Leonhard am Forst are Ruprechtshofen (0.7 km), Zelking-Matzleinsdorf (5.0 km), Mank (5.5 km), Schollach (6.8 km), Bergland (7.7 km).