Leopoldschlag: population and statistics
Leopoldschlag has a population of 976 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 37.8 people per km². It ranks 1,700 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 976 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 628 m
Leopoldschlag in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Leopoldschlag ranks No. 370 by population.
Share of women: 47.8% in Leopoldschlag, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 171 € in Leopoldschlag, compared with an average of 613 € in Upper Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,078 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Windhaag bei Freistadt (1,571 residents), 5.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,312 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Leopoldschlag over time
Leopoldschlag had 1,058 residents in 2016 and 976 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 998 |
| 2022 | 992 |
| 2023 | 989 |
| 2024 | 986 |
| 2025 | 985 |
| 2026 | 976 |
All indicators for Leopoldschlag
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 | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.2% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 348 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,914 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 385 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,721 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 95 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,564 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,550 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.7 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 479 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 75 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,811 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 171 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,809 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,872 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 700 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,530 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 234 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,689 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 23.8 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,418 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.1% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,178 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 3.2% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 297 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,667 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Leopoldschlag | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.6% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 246 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.0% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,789 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Leopoldschlag
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
- Manufacturing17.6% ×2.9
- Accommodation and food services17.6% ×2.4
- Construction10.8% ×1.6
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.4% ×2.3
- Other service activities5.4% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Leopoldschlag
Where is Leopoldschlag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leopoldschlag?
Leopoldschlag has 976 residents (2026), ranking 1,700 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Leopoldschlag?
Leopoldschlag covers 25.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Leopoldschlag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leopoldschlag went from 1,058 to 976, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Leopoldschlag?
Leopoldschlag is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.617, longitude 14.500.
Share of women: what is the figure for Leopoldschlag?
In Leopoldschlag, “Share of women” stands at 47.8% (2026), ranking 1,914 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Leopoldschlag?
In Leopoldschlag, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 171 € (2019), ranking 1,809 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leopoldschlag?
In Leopoldschlag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,078 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leopoldschlag?
The nearest to Leopoldschlag are Windhaag bei Freistadt (5.8 km), Rainbach im Mühlkreis (6.4 km), Grünbach (9.0 km), Reichenthal (12 km), Freistadt (12 km).