Bregenz: population and statistics
Bregenz has a population of 29,270 (2026) across 30.0 km², or 975 people per km². It ranks 14 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 29,270 residents
- 30.0 km²
- 975 people/km²
- 405 m
Bregenz in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bregenz ranks No. 3 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 50.6% in Bregenz, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kennelbach, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dornbirn (52,252 residents), 9.8 km away.
Population of Bregenz over time
Bregenz had 29,153 residents in 2016 and 29,270 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,534 |
| 2022 | 29,306 |
| 2023 | 29,620 |
| 2024 | 29,643 |
| 2025 | 29,476 |
| 2026 | 29,270 |
All indicators for Bregenz
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 | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,104 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 14,242 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 14 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,025 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 21 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,464 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 20 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,201 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 26 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,767 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 701 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 254 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,212 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 542 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 8.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 76 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 21,407 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 14 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 72.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 149 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 57.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,838 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 29.1% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 34 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 7,440 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 16 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bregenz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 50.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,974 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 261 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bregenz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work16.4% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services10.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.5% ×0.9
- Construction4.7% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Bregenz
Where is Bregenz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bregenz?
Bregenz has 29,270 residents (2026), ranking 14 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bregenz?
Bregenz covers 30.0 km², with a density of 975 people per km².
Is the population of Bregenz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bregenz went from 29,153 to 29,270, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Bregenz?
Bregenz is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.505, longitude 9.749.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Bregenz?
In Bregenz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 50.6% (2024), ranking 1,974 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Private households: what is the figure for Bregenz?
In Bregenz, “Private households” stands at 14,242 (2024), ranking 14 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bregenz?
In Bregenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bregenz?
The nearest to Bregenz are Kennelbach (2.8 km), Lochau (2.8 km), Lauterach (3.4 km), Wolfurt (3.6 km), Eichenberg (4.2 km).