Bezau: population and statistics
Bezau has a population of 2,100 (2026) across 34.4 km², or 61.0 people per km². It ranks 920 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,100 residents
- 34.4 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 649 m
Bezau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bezau ranks No. 45 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.8 in Bezau, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 58.7% in Bezau, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Median age”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,822 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Reuthe, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egg (3,783 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bezau over time
Bezau had 2,015 residents in 2016 and 2,100 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,031 |
| 2022 | 2,030 |
| 2023 | 2,042 |
| 2024 | 2,040 |
| 2025 | 2,034 |
| 2026 | 2,100 |
All indicators for Bezau
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 | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 845 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 948 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 267 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 539 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 302 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 524 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 68 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 263 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 714 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 306 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 675 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 799 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,459 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 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) | 1,294 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 529 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 63.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 220 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 58.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,810 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 459 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 537 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,039 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bezau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.0% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 979 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bezau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.2% ×0.9
- Manufacturing13.8% ×2.3
- Accommodation and food services11.5% ×1.6
- Construction10.0% ×1.5
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work7.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Bezau
Where is Bezau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bezau?
Bezau has 2,100 residents (2026), ranking 920 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bezau?
Bezau covers 34.4 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Bezau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bezau went from 2,015 to 2,100, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Bezau?
Bezau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.385, longitude 9.902.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bezau?
In Bezau, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.8 (2024), ranking 68 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Bezau?
In Bezau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 58.7% (2024), ranking 1,810 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bezau?
In Bezau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bezau?
The nearest to Bezau are Reuthe (1.8 km), Bizau (2.4 km), Andelsbuch (3.2 km), Mellau (4.1 km), Schwarzenberg (4.8 km).