Liebenau: population and statistics
Liebenau has a population of 1,612 (2026) across 76.3 km², or 21.1 people per km². It ranks 1,204 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,612 residents
- 76.3 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 968 m
Liebenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Liebenau ranks No. 263 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 2.0% in Liebenau, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of women: 47.8% in Liebenau, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,084 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Elevation”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,692 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Langschlag, 7.8 km away.
Population of Liebenau over time
Liebenau had 1,633 residents in 2016 and 1,612 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,559 |
| 2022 | 1,575 |
| 2023 | 1,608 |
| 2024 | 1,595 |
| 2025 | 1,618 |
| 2026 | 1,612 |
All indicators for Liebenau
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 | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 588 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) | 45.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,059 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,914 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 657 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,227 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 173 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 940 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 188 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 954 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.7 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 1,504 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 252 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,400 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,603 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 862 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.1% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 501 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.2 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,049 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 65.8% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,651 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 2.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,929 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 467 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,211 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Liebenau | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.1% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,045 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.1% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,774 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Liebenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing12.9% ×2.1
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.8% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Liebenau
Where is Liebenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liebenau?
Liebenau has 1,612 residents (2026), ranking 1,204 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Liebenau?
Liebenau covers 76.3 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Liebenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Liebenau went from 1,633 to 1,612, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Liebenau?
Liebenau is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.531, longitude 14.806.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Liebenau?
In Liebenau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,929 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for Liebenau?
In Liebenau, “Share of women” stands at 47.8% (2026), ranking 1,914 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liebenau?
In Liebenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,084 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liebenau?
The nearest to Liebenau are Langschlag (7.8 km), Weitersfelden (8.2 km), Kaltenberg (9.4 km), Unterweißenbach (11 km), Bad Großpertholz (11 km).