Bildstein: population and statistics
Bildstein has a population of 841 (2026) across 9.1 km², or 92.0 people per km². It ranks 1,784 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 841 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 647 m
Bildstein in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bildstein ranks No. 68 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 15.2 in Bildstein, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.8% in Bildstein, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,280 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwarzach (3,916 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bildstein over time
Bildstein had 725 residents in 2016 and 841 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 806 |
| 2022 | 806 |
| 2023 | 814 |
| 2024 | 808 |
| 2025 | 830 |
| 2026 | 841 |
All indicators for Bildstein
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 | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,787 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 338 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,796 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 68 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,807 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,026 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,796 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 161 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,840 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,429 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 185 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 435 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 126 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,939 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.2 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,875 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.2% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 256 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 832 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 229 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,821 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bildstein | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 367 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bildstein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work17.7% ×1.8
- Professional, scientific and technical11.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication9.7% ×1.3
- Construction8.1% ×1.2
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bildstein
Where is Bildstein?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bildstein?
Bildstein has 841 residents (2026), ranking 1,784 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bildstein?
Bildstein covers 9.1 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Bildstein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bildstein went from 725 to 841, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Bildstein?
Bildstein is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.458, longitude 9.772.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bildstein?
In Bildstein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 15.2 (2024), ranking 1,875 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Bildstein?
In Bildstein, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bildstein?
In Bildstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bildstein?
The nearest to Bildstein are Schwarzach (1.6 km), Wolfurt (2.2 km), Kennelbach (2.8 km), Lauterach (3.7 km), Buch (4.4 km).