St. Leonhard am Hornerwald: population and statistics
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald has a population of 1,113 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 21.6 people per km². It ranks 1,596 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,113 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 514 m
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, St. Leonhard am Hornerwald ranks No. 435 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 142.1 in St. Leonhard am Hornerwald, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.8% in St. Leonhard am Hornerwald, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,107 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krumau am Kamp, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gföhl (3,835 residents), 8.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,428 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of St. Leonhard am Hornerwald over time
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald had 1,146 residents in 2016 and 1,113 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,090 |
| 2022 | 1,094 |
| 2023 | 1,114 |
| 2024 | 1,118 |
| 2025 | 1,118 |
| 2026 | 1,113 |
All indicators for St. Leonhard am Hornerwald
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 Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 896 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 392 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 437 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,627 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 146 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,113 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 142.1 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 88 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 122 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,469 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.6 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 628 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 318 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,100 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,760 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 776 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 375 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,386 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.5 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 938 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 69.9% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,482 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 325 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,598 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Leonhard am Hornerwald | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.2% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 444 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.0% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,206 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Leonhard am Hornerwald
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.2% ×1.0
- Other service activities12.5% ×1.5
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9.2% ×8.4
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction5.0% ×0.7
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald has 1,113 residents (2026), ranking 1,596 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald covers 51.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of St. Leonhard am Hornerwald growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Leonhard am Hornerwald went from 1,146 to 1,113, a change of −2.9%.
Where is St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
St. Leonhard am Hornerwald is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Krems Land (district). Latitude 48.583, longitude 15.533.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
In St. Leonhard am Hornerwald, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 142.1 (2024), ranking 88 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
In St. Leonhard am Hornerwald, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.8% (2024), ranking 1,838 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
In St. Leonhard am Hornerwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,107 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Leonhard am Hornerwald?
The nearest to St. Leonhard am Hornerwald are Krumau am Kamp (6.2 km), Jaidhof (6.7 km), Pölla (8.3 km), Gföhl (8.3 km), Röhrenbach (8.4 km).