Bludesch: population and statistics
Bludesch has a population of 2,618 (2026) across 7.6 km², or 345 people per km². It ranks 706 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,618 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 345 people/km²
- 533 m
Bludesch in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bludesch ranks No. 36 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in Bludesch, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 54.7 in Bludesch, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Thüringen, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nüziders (5,010 residents), 5.4 km away.
Population of Bludesch over time
Bludesch had 2,362 residents in 2016 and 2,618 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,444 |
| 2022 | 2,541 |
| 2023 | 2,617 |
| 2024 | 2,655 |
| 2025 | 2,608 |
| 2026 | 2,618 |
All indicators for Bludesch
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 | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 292 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 15.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,952 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.0% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,659 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,137 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 678 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.30 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,193 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 122 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,316 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,942 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 224 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 870 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,437 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 420 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 743 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,115 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 248 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,173 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 864 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 783 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 963 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 85.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.9% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 78 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 741 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 722 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,884 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bludesch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.7% ×1.1
- Other service activities16.0% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical11.0% ×0.8
- Manufacturing10.5% ×1.7
- Health and social work10.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Construction4.1% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.1% ×1.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bludesch
Where is Bludesch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bludesch?
Bludesch has 2,618 residents (2026), ranking 706 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bludesch?
Bludesch covers 7.6 km², with a density of 345 people per km².
Is the population of Bludesch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bludesch went from 2,362 to 2,618, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Bludesch?
Bludesch is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 9.747.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bludesch?
In Bludesch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2026), ranking 1,952 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bludesch?
In Bludesch, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54.7 (2024), ranking 1,942 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bludesch?
In Bludesch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bludesch?
The nearest to Bludesch are Thüringen (1.5 km), Schnifis (2.2 km), Ludesch (2.7 km), Thüringerberg (3.2 km), Düns (3.4 km).