Blons: population and statistics
Blons has a population of 362 (2026) across 14.9 km², or 24.3 people per km². It ranks 2,038 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 362 residents
- 14.9 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 876 m
Blons in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Blons ranks No. 90 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,227 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,087 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Gerold, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raggal (908 residents), 1.5 km away.
Population of Blons over time
Blons had 356 residents in 2016 and 362 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 341 |
| 2022 | 339 |
| 2023 | 359 |
| 2024 | 363 |
| 2025 | 351 |
| 2026 | 362 |
All indicators for Blons
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 | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.1% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.3% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 40.6 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.0% | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 133 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,047 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 41 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,986 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,990 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 42 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,996 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 209 € | 650 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 15,563 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 84.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.5% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 118 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,959 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.5 | 50.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.4% | 67.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.4% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 94 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,050 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Blons | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Blons
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical19.5% ×1.4
- Other service activities14.6% ×1.7
- Information and communication9.8% ×1.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.3% ×6.7
- Manufacturing7.3% ×1.2
- Construction7.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Blons
Where is Blons?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blons?
Blons has 362 residents (2026), ranking 2,038 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Blons?
Blons covers 14.9 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Blons growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blons went from 356 to 362, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Blons?
Blons is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.224, longitude 9.835.
Private households: what is the figure for Blons?
In Blons, “Private households” stands at 133 (2024), ranking 2,047 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Blons?
In Blons, “Families” stands at 94 (2024), ranking 2,050 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Blons?
In Blons, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,227 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Blons?
The nearest to Blons are St. Gerold (1.2 km), Raggal (1.5 km), Thüringerberg (4.0 km), Ludesch (5.2 km), Sonntag (5.3 km).