Leoben: population and statistics
Leoben has a population of 24,455 (2026) across 107.8 km², or 227 people per km². It ranks 22 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,455 residents
- 107.8 km²
- 227 people/km²
- 536 m
Leoben in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Leoben ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,098 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Proleb, 3.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Graz (306,971 residents), 43 km away.
Population of Leoben over time
Leoben had 25,350 residents in 2016 and 24,455 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,189 |
| 2022 | 24,414 |
| 2023 | 25,140 |
| 2024 | 24,605 |
| 2025 | 24,561 |
| 2026 | 24,455 |
All indicators for Leoben
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 | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 11.5% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,809 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 597 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,219 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 12,779 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 17 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.85 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,977 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,296 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 38 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,695 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 32 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.0 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 1,711 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,836 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 35 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,770 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 727 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 230 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,055 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 612 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.4% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 1,907 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 157 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 18,533 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 18 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 75.4 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 130 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 38.7% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 24.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 69 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 6,286 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 23 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leoben | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 58.9% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,837 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 305 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leoben
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work12.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.6% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services8.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.5% ×1.0
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Leoben
Where is Leoben?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leoben?
Leoben has 24,455 residents (2026), ranking 22 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leoben?
Leoben covers 107.8 km², with a density of 227 people per km².
Is the population of Leoben growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leoben went from 25,350 to 24,455, a change of −3.5%.
Where is Leoben?
Leoben is in Styria. It belongs to Leoben (district). Latitude 47.382, longitude 15.097.
Average household size: what is the figure for Leoben?
In Leoben, “Average household size” stands at 1.85 persons (2024), ranking 1,977 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
Families: what is the figure for Leoben?
In Leoben, “Families” stands at 6,286 (2024), ranking 23 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leoben?
In Leoben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leoben?
The nearest to Leoben are Proleb (3.4 km), Niklasdorf (4.7 km), Sankt Peter-Freienstein (5.3 km), Sankt Michael in Obersteiermark (7.6 km), Traboch (8.3 km).