Altach: population and statistics
Altach has a population of 7,159 (2026) across 5.4 km², or 1,336 people per km². It ranks 163 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,159 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 1,336 people/km²
- 408 m
Altach in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Altach ranks No. 13 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Population density”.
- “Private households”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 751 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Götzis (12,426 residents), 1.8 km away.
Population of Altach over time
Altach had 6,510 residents in 2016 and 7,159 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,877 |
| 2022 | 6,932 |
| 2023 | 6,970 |
| 2024 | 6,999 |
| 2025 | 7,198 |
| 2026 | 7,159 |
All indicators for Altach
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 | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 507 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 416 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,072 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 163 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 450 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 224 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 496 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 245 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,701 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 628 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 208 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,371 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 325 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,066 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,554 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 897 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,991 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 332 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.9 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,195 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 490 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,048 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 160 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Altach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,661 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: Altach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work19.6% ×2.0
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Altach
Where is Altach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altach?
Altach has 7,159 residents (2026), ranking 163 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Altach?
Altach covers 5.4 km², with a density of 1,336 people per km².
Is the population of Altach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Altach went from 6,510 to 7,159, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Altach?
Altach is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 9.650.
Private households: what is the figure for Altach?
In Altach, “Private households” stands at 3,072 (2024), ranking 163 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Altach?
In Altach, “Families” stands at 2,048 (2024), ranking 160 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altach?
In Altach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altach?
The nearest to Altach are Götzis (1.8 km), Hohenems (2.2 km), Mäder (2.5 km), Fraxern (4.2 km), Koblach (4.2 km).