Leibnitz: population and statistics
Leibnitz has a population of 13,441 (2026) across 23.6 km², or 571 people per km². It ranks 52 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,441 residents
- 23.6 km²
- 571 people/km²
- 273 m
Leibnitz in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Leibnitz ranks No. 5 by population.
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 1,219 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,298 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wagna, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 33 km away.
Population of Leibnitz over time
Leibnitz had 11,916 residents in 2016 and 13,441 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,544 |
| 2022 | 12,888 |
| 2023 | 13,014 |
| 2024 | 13,362 |
| 2025 | 13,517 |
| 2026 | 13,441 |
All indicators for Leibnitz
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 | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,607 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 1,084 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 900 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 292 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,639 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 45 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.02 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,901 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,178 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 45 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,483 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 44 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.6 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,518 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 50 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 112.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 548 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 575 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 404 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 916 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,366 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.7% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,814 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.5% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 63 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,979 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 63 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 59.0 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 255 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 68.5% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,544 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.8% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 191 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,785 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 50 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leibnitz | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,743 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leibnitz
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 technical12.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities12.9% ×1.5
- Health and social work8.5% ×0.9
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Leibnitz
Where is Leibnitz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leibnitz?
Leibnitz has 13,441 residents (2026), ranking 52 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leibnitz?
Leibnitz covers 23.6 km², with a density of 571 people per km².
Is the population of Leibnitz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leibnitz went from 11,916 to 13,441, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Leibnitz?
Leibnitz is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.783, longitude 15.545.
Private households: what is the figure for Leibnitz?
In Leibnitz, “Private households” stands at 6,639 (2024), ranking 45 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Leibnitz?
In Leibnitz, “Families” stands at 3,785 (2024), ranking 50 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leibnitz?
In Leibnitz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leibnitz?
The nearest to Leibnitz are Wagna (2.0 km), Gabersdorf (3.2 km), Gralla (3.3 km), Tillmitsch (4.0 km), Heimschuh (5.4 km).