Brand: population and statistics
Brand has a population of 736 (2026) across 40.3 km², or 18.3 people per km². It ranks 1,853 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 736 residents
- 40.3 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 1,035 m
Brand in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Brand ranks No. 71 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 2,527 € in Brand, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Share of women: 46.9% in Brand, compared with an average of 50.3% in Vorarlberg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 46.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 976 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,647 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bürserberg, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürs (3,414 residents), 5.7 km away.
Population of Brand over time
Brand had 691 residents in 2016 and 736 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 766 |
| 2022 | 770 |
| 2023 | 788 |
| 2024 | 773 |
| 2025 | 754 |
| 2026 | 736 |
All indicators for Brand
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 | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 894 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) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 46.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,967 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 332 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,805 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 109 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,434 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 120 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,438 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 47 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 141 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,304 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 191.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 39 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,527 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 4 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 8,195 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 9 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,129 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.0% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 85 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 489 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,196 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 200 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 26.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 52 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 192 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Brand | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Brand
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services46.8% ×6.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.1% ×0.5
- Health and social work11.3% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.6
- Construction3.5% ×0.5
- Arts, entertainment and recreation2.8% ×1.2
Sunshine and temperatures: Brand
Where is Brand?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brand?
Brand has 736 residents (2026), ranking 1,853 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Brand?
Brand covers 40.3 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Brand growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brand went from 691 to 736, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Brand?
Brand is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.104, longitude 9.738.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Brand?
In Brand, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 2,527 € (2019), ranking 4 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of women: what is the figure for Brand?
In Brand, “Share of women” stands at 46.9% (2026), ranking 1,967 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brand?
In Brand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 976 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brand?
The nearest to Brand are Bürserberg (5.3 km), Bürs (5.7 km), Nenzing (8.1 km), Bludenz (8.4 km), Nüziders (8.4 km).