Bludenz: population and statistics
Bludenz has a population of 14,994 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 500 people per km². It ranks 40 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 14,994 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 500 people/km²
- 561 m
Bludenz in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bludenz ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 29.5% in Bludenz, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,206 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,196 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Nüziders, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirch (36,643 residents), 19 km away.
Population of Bludenz over time
Bludenz had 14,123 residents in 2016 and 14,994 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,961 |
| 2022 | 14,956 |
| 2023 | 15,029 |
| 2024 | 15,139 |
| 2025 | 15,102 |
| 2026 | 14,994 |
All indicators for Bludenz
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 | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 6,980 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 41 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,017 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 63 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,249 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 64 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,339 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,184 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 80 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,670 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 582 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 387 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,550 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 900 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.0% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 232 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 9,082 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 47 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 60.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 248 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.9% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,784 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 29.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 30 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,968 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 45 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bludenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.7% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,946 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 729 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bludenz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work19.2% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical10.5% ×0.8
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Construction6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Bludenz
Where is Bludenz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bludenz?
Bludenz has 14,994 residents (2026), ranking 40 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bludenz?
Bludenz covers 30.0 km², with a density of 500 people per km².
Is the population of Bludenz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bludenz went from 14,123 to 14,994, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Bludenz?
Bludenz is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.153, longitude 9.822.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bludenz?
In Bludenz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 29.5% (2024), ranking 30 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Private households: what is the figure for Bludenz?
In Bludenz, “Private households” stands at 6,980 (2024), ranking 41 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bludenz?
In Bludenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,206 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bludenz?
The nearest to Bludenz are Nüziders (2.2 km), Bürs (2.8 km), Stallehr (2.9 km), Lorüns (3.2 km), Bürserberg (3.6 km).