St. Leonhard bei Freistadt: population and statistics
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt has a population of 1,291 (2026) across 35.0 km², or 36.9 people per km². It ranks 1,452 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,291 residents
- 35.0 km²
- 37 people/km²
- 813 m
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, St. Leonhard bei Freistadt ranks No. 320 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.7% in St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 16.3% in Upper Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Share of women: 47.9% in St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, compared with an average of 50.2% in Upper Austria and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,905 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weitersfelden, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gutau (2,775 residents), 5.6 km away.
Population of St. Leonhard bei Freistadt over time
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt had 1,365 residents in 2016 and 1,291 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,348 |
| 2022 | 1,354 |
| 2023 | 1,347 |
| 2024 | 1,339 |
| 2025 | 1,320 |
| 2026 | 1,291 |
All indicators for St. Leonhard bei Freistadt
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 | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.0% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 608 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 401 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.9% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 1,904 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 539 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,439 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 119 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,346 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,363 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97.3 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 789 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 108 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,593 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) | 153 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 1,870 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,472 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 179 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | 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) | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 280 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,573 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 21.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,584 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.7% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.7% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 388 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,425 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Leonhard bei Freistadt | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.7% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 1,836 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Leonhard bei Freistadt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.9% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services12.1% ×1.6
- Other service activities11.2% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.7% ×2.0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt has 1,291 residents (2026), ranking 1,452 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt covers 35.0 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of St. Leonhard bei Freistadt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Leonhard bei Freistadt went from 1,365 to 1,291, a change of −5.4%.
Where is St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
St. Leonhard bei Freistadt is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Freistadt (district). Latitude 48.444, longitude 14.678.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
In St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.7% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of women: what is the figure for St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
In St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, “Share of women” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 1,904 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
In St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Leonhard bei Freistadt?
The nearest to St. Leonhard bei Freistadt are Weitersfelden (5.2 km), Gutau (5.6 km), Kaltenberg (6.6 km), Schönau im Mühlkreis (6.8 km), Unterweißenbach (7.7 km).