Buch: population and statistics
Buch has a population of 586 (2026) across 6.1 km², or 95.4 people per km². It ranks 1,950 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 586 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 95 people/km²
- 721 m
Buch in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Buch ranks No. 80 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.2% in Buch, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 105 € in Buch, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,178 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 860 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langen bei Bregenz (1,494 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,712 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Buch over time
Buch had 602 residents in 2016 and 586 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 610 |
| 2022 | 591 |
| 2023 | 599 |
| 2024 | 589 |
| 2025 | 598 |
| 2026 | 586 |
All indicators for Buch
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 | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 364 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 226 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,961 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.65 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 139 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 53 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,911 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,923 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 93.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 911 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 63 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,874 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 677 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 105 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,953 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,345 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 46 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,937 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 111 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,970 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.6 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,716 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.6% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 522 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.4% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 171 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,938 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Buch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.5% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 560 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.0% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,628 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Buch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.1% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Manufacturing8.1% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4.8% ×2.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Buch
Where is Buch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buch?
Buch has 586 residents (2026), ranking 1,950 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Buch?
Buch covers 6.1 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Buch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buch went from 602 to 586, a change of −2.7%.
Where is Buch?
Buch is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.482, longitude 9.818.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Buch?
In Buch, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.2% (2024), ranking 1,937 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Buch?
In Buch, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 105 € (2019), ranking 1,953 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buch?
In Buch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,178 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buch?
The nearest to Buch are Langen bei Bregenz (2.9 km), Alberschwende (3.6 km), Kennelbach (3.9 km), Bildstein (4.4 km), Doren (4.7 km).