Leutschach an der Weinstraße: population and statistics
Leutschach an der Weinstraße has a population of 3,456 (2026) across 75.8 km², or 45.6 people per km². It ranks 481 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,456 residents
- 75.8 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 336 m
Leutschach an der Weinstraße in numbers
Key points
Among the 285 municipalities in Styria, Leutschach an der Weinstraße ranks No. 88 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 6.1% in Leutschach an der Weinstraße, compared with an average of 16.1% in Styria and 17.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 132.4 in Leutschach an der Weinstraße, compared with an average of 96.3 in Styria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,228 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arnfels, 5.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wagna (6,613 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,912 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leutschach an der Weinstraße over time
Leutschach an der Weinstraße had 3,794 residents in 2016 and 3,456 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,619 |
| 2022 | 3,561 |
| 2023 | 3,543 |
| 2024 | 3,536 |
| 2025 | 3,535 |
| 2026 | 3,456 |
All indicators for Leutschach an der Weinstraße
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 | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.3% | 13.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 467 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,351 | 571,442 | 4,139,571 | ranked 543 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.59 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 242 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 434 | 105,495 | 743,940 | ranked 243 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 468 | 121,407 | 850,266 | ranked 274 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.4 | 96.3 | 91.3 | ranked 140 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 321 | 128,664 | 945,381 | ranked 573 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 102.1 | 98.4 | ranked 1,169 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 185 € | 543 € | 344 € | ranked 1,728 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,521 € | 2,098 € | 1,414 € | ranked 917 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 74.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,204 | 664,318 | 4,878,849 | ranked 575 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.1 | 52.8 | 32.4 | ranked 907 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.9% | 59.0% | 77.3% | ranked 1,745 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.6% | 14.5% | 8.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,030 | 351,251 | 2,490,615 | ranked 454 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leutschach an der Weinstraße | Styria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 62.0% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.1% | 16.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,906 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leutschach an der Weinstraße
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services15.2% ×2.1
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Health and social work8.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
Leutschach an der Weinstraße has 3,456 residents (2026), ranking 481 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
Leutschach an der Weinstraße covers 75.8 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Leutschach an der Weinstraße growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leutschach an der Weinstraße went from 3,794 to 3,456, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
Leutschach an der Weinstraße is in Styria. It belongs to Leibnitz (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 15.468.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
In Leutschach an der Weinstraße, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 6.1% (2024), ranking 1,906 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
In Leutschach an der Weinstraße, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 132.4 (2024), ranking 140 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
In Leutschach an der Weinstraße, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,228 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leutschach an der Weinstraße?
The nearest to Leutschach an der Weinstraße are Arnfels (5.0 km), Sankt Johann im Saggautal (6.5 km), Großklein (8.0 km), Gamlitz (8.8 km), Heimschuh (9.7 km).