Au: population and statistics
Au has a population of 1,925 (2026) across 45.0 km², or 42.8 people per km². It ranks 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,925 residents
- 45.0 km²
- 43 people/km²
- 829 m
Au in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Au ranks No. 48 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.3% in Au, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 53 € in Au, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,072 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,297 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schoppernau, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mittelberg (5,046 residents), 14 km away.
Population of Au over time
Au had 1,705 residents in 2016 and 1,925 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,781 |
| 2022 | 1,802 |
| 2023 | 1,833 |
| 2024 | 1,876 |
| 2025 | 1,905 |
| 2026 | 1,925 |
All indicators for Au
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 | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.3% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 739 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,089 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.54 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 348 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 226 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 659 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 244 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 688 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.1 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 170 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 232 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 824 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 120.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 375 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 967 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 112 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 53 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,925 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 883 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 46.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 487 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 51.4% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,886 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.0% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 795 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 509 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,093 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Au | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Au
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.7
- Construction11.9% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.6% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4.4% ×4.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Au
Where is Au?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Au?
Au has 1,925 residents (2026), ranking 1,003 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Au?
Au covers 45.0 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Au growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Au went from 1,705 to 1,925, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Au?
Au is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.322, longitude 9.976.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Au?
In Au, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.3% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Au?
In Au, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 53 € (2019), ranking 1,925 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Au?
In Au, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,072 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Au?
The nearest to Au are Schoppernau (3.3 km), Schnepfau (4.1 km), Bizau (6.6 km), Mellau (7.8 km), Reuthe (8.2 km).