Alberschwende: population and statistics
Alberschwende has a population of 3,361 (2026) across 21.1 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 499 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,361 residents
- 21.1 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 721 m
Alberschwende in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Alberschwende ranks No. 29 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.5% in Alberschwende, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 2.0% in Alberschwende, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,959 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Buch, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfurt (9,025 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Alberschwende over time
Alberschwende had 3,216 residents in 2016 and 3,361 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,207 |
| 2022 | 3,208 |
| 2023 | 3,223 |
| 2024 | 3,265 |
| 2025 | 3,338 |
| 2026 | 3,361 |
All indicators for Alberschwende
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 | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 141 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,820 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,778 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.3% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,537 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,339 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 548 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.46 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 580 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 307 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 439 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 333 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 462 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.0 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 698 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 347 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 519 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 103.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 808 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 353 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 956 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 938 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,347 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 250 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.0% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,058 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 646 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 31.8 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,304 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,009 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 891 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 574 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Alberschwende | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 547 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Alberschwende
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Construction13.1% ×2.0
- Other service activities12.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical11.4% ×0.8
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Alberschwende
Where is Alberschwende?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alberschwende?
Alberschwende has 3,361 residents (2026), ranking 499 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Alberschwende?
Alberschwende covers 21.1 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Alberschwende growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Alberschwende went from 3,216 to 3,361, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Alberschwende?
Alberschwende is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.451, longitude 9.831.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Alberschwende?
In Alberschwende, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.5% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Alberschwende?
In Alberschwende, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 2.0% (2024), ranking 1,713 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alberschwende?
In Alberschwende, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alberschwende?
The nearest to Alberschwende are Buch (3.6 km), Schwarzenberg (4.4 km), Bildstein (4.5 km), Schwarzach (5.2 km), Egg (5.3 km).