Leogang: population and statistics
Leogang has a population of 3,565 (2026) across 90.4 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 461 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,565 residents
- 90.4 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 1,091 m
Leogang in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Leogang ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 49.4% in Leogang, compared with an average of 55.5% in Salzburg and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 61.0 in Leogang, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,065 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Viehhofen, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (17,360 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leogang over time
Leogang had 3,248 residents in 2016 and 3,565 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,407 |
| 2022 | 3,428 |
| 2023 | 3,533 |
| 2024 | 3,580 |
| 2025 | 3,582 |
| 2026 | 3,565 |
All indicators for Leogang
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 | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.0% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,340 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 547 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 392 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 304 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 424 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 336 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.5 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 287 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 467 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 346 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.0 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 241 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 722 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 234 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,039 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 623 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 752 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,184 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 292 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.0 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 238 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 49.4% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 1,900 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.4% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,008 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 471 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leogang | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.5% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 402 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.2% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 936 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leogang
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services17.1% ×2.3
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication11.2% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.1% ×1.5
- Other service activities8.4% ×1.0
- Construction6.5% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services5.0% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Leogang
Where is Leogang?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leogang?
Leogang has 3,565 residents (2026), ranking 461 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leogang?
Leogang covers 90.4 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Leogang growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leogang went from 3,248 to 3,565, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Leogang?
Leogang is in Salzburg. It belongs to Zell am See (district). Latitude 47.417, longitude 12.750.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Leogang?
In Leogang, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 49.4% (2024), ranking 1,900 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leogang?
In Leogang, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 61.0 (2024), ranking 238 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leogang?
In Leogang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,065 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leogang?
The nearest to Leogang are Viehhofen (6.1 km), Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer (7.5 km), Maishofen (8.3 km), Saalbach-Hinterglemm (9.5 km), Zell am See (11 km).