Leonding: population and statistics
Leonding has a population of 29,161 (2026) across 24.0 km², or 1,213 people per km². It ranks 15 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,161 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 1,213 people/km²
- 280 m
Leonding in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Leonding ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Puchenau, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Linz (214,272 residents), 3.9 km away.
Population of Leonding over time
Leonding had 27,393 residents in 2016 and 29,161 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 28,938 |
| 2022 | 28,967 |
| 2023 | 29,129 |
| 2024 | 29,096 |
| 2025 | 29,244 |
| 2026 | 29,161 |
All indicators for Leonding
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 | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.2% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 1,170 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,393 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.7% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 201 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 13,598 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 15 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.13 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,948 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 22 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,282 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 22 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.0 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 1,492 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,691 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 20 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.3 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,192 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 646 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 306 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 236 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,832 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 14,867 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 24 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 50.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 399 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.4% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 660 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 231 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 8,155 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 14 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leonding | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,940 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 22.9% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 70 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leonding
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.1% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical18.2% ×1.3
- Other service activities10.3% ×1.2
- Information and communication9.5% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.2% ×0.8
- Construction5.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Leonding
Where is Leonding?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leonding?
Leonding has 29,161 residents (2026), ranking 15 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leonding?
Leonding covers 24.0 km², with a density of 1,213 people per km².
Is the population of Leonding growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leonding went from 27,393 to 29,161, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Leonding?
Leonding is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Linz Land (district). Latitude 48.279, longitude 14.253.
Private households: what is the figure for Leonding?
In Leonding, “Private households” stands at 13,598 (2024), ranking 15 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Leonding?
In Leonding, “Families” stands at 8,155 (2024), ranking 14 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leonding?
In Leonding, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leonding?
The nearest to Leonding are Puchenau (3.6 km), Linz (3.9 km), Pasching (4.3 km), Traun (6.5 km), Wilhering (6.6 km).