Lebring-Sankt Margarethen: population and statistics
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen has a population of 2,212 (2026) across 7.6 km², or 291 people per km². It ranks 873 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,212 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 291 people/km²
- 295 m
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Lebring-Sankt Margarethen ranks No. 156 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 109.3 in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, compared with an average of 52.8 in Styria and 53.2 nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,087 € in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, compared with an average of 543 € in Styria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,216 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wildon (5,802 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,864 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Lebring-Sankt Margarethen over time
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen had 2,155 residents in 2016 and 2,212 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,193 |
| 2022 | 2,188 |
| 2023 | 2,246 |
| 2024 | 2,281 |
| 2025 | 2,260 |
| 2026 | 2,212 |
All indicators for Lebring-Sankt Margarethen
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 | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.1% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,468 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.5% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 261 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 985 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 800 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 196 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 237 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 721 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.8 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 553 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 307 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 596 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.8 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 168 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,087 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 84 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 496 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,692 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 426 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,472 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 257 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 109.3 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 28 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.3% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 670 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.1% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 590 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 691 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 786 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lebring-Sankt Margarethen | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lebring-Sankt Margarethen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Information and communication9.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services8.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Construction7.0% ×1.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen has 2,212 residents (2026), ranking 873 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen covers 7.6 km², with a density of 291 people per km².
Is the population of Lebring-Sankt Margarethen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lebring-Sankt Margarethen went from 2,155 to 2,212, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
Lebring-Sankt Margarethen is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.864, longitude 15.528.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
In Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 109.3 (2024), ranking 28 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
In Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,087 € (2019), ranking 84 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
In Lebring-Sankt Margarethen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,216 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lebring-Sankt Margarethen?
The nearest to Lebring-Sankt Margarethen are Wildon (2.8 km), Lang (3.5 km), Ragnitz (3.5 km), Sankt Georgen an der Stiefing (4.0 km), Tillmitsch (5.9 km).