Bad Leonfelden: population and statistics
Bad Leonfelden has a population of 4,404 (2026) across 40.4 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 337 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,404 residents
- 40.4 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 748 m
Bad Leonfelden in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Bad Leonfelden ranks No. 74 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.6% in Bad Leonfelden, compared with an average of 66.2% in Upper Austria and 53.0% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 67.7 in Bad Leonfelden, compared with an average of 55.1 in Upper Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,120 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,658 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schenkenfelden, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freistadt (8,244 residents), 16 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bad Leonfelden over time
Bad Leonfelden had 4,210 residents in 2016 and 4,404 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,270 |
| 2022 | 4,297 |
| 2023 | 4,404 |
| 2024 | 4,433 |
| 2025 | 4,434 |
| 2026 | 4,404 |
All indicators for Bad Leonfelden
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 | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 825 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,248 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,866 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 339 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.29 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,233 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 371 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 340 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 436 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 317 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.4 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 749 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 474 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 333 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.6 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 675 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 570 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 412 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 994 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,297 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.5% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 723 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 3,000 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 218 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 67.7 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 180 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.6% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,204 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 366 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bad Leonfelden | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.4% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,368 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 646 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bad Leonfelden
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities13.2% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bad Leonfelden
Where is Bad Leonfelden?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bad Leonfelden?
Bad Leonfelden has 4,404 residents (2026), ranking 337 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bad Leonfelden?
Bad Leonfelden covers 40.4 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Bad Leonfelden growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bad Leonfelden went from 4,210 to 4,404, a change of +4.6%.
Where is Bad Leonfelden?
Bad Leonfelden is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Urfahr Umgebung (district). Latitude 48.525, longitude 14.293.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bad Leonfelden?
In Bad Leonfelden, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.6% (2024), ranking 1,793 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bad Leonfelden?
In Bad Leonfelden, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 67.7 (2024), ranking 180 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bad Leonfelden?
In Bad Leonfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,120 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bad Leonfelden?
The nearest to Bad Leonfelden are Schenkenfelden (5.8 km), Vorderweißenbach (6.2 km), Zwettl an der Rodl (6.8 km), Reichenthal (7.0 km), Sonnberg im Mühlkreis (7.3 km).