Bürs: population and statistics
Bürs has a population of 3,414 (2026) across 24.6 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 487 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,414 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 1,091 m
Bürs in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bürs ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.2% in Bürs, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 76.4 in Bürs, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 999 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,450 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bürserberg, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bludenz (14,994 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,996 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bürs over time
Bürs had 3,220 residents in 2016 and 3,414 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,352 |
| 2022 | 3,363 |
| 2023 | 3,418 |
| 2024 | 3,431 |
| 2025 | 3,447 |
| 2026 | 3,414 |
All indicators for Bürs
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 | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,445 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,701 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 527 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,498 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 477 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.28 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,262 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 229 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 485 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 288 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 651 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,474 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 936 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 124 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,137 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,197 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,629 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 244 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 76.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 127 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 962 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 117 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 971 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 501 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bürs | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.6% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,059 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bürs
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.9% ×1.3
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.5% ×1.1
- Construction8.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical7.0% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing4.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Bürs
Where is Bürs?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bürs?
Bürs has 3,414 residents (2026), ranking 487 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bürs?
Bürs covers 24.6 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Bürs growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bürs went from 3,220 to 3,414, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Bürs?
Bürs is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.133, longitude 9.800.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bürs?
In Bürs, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.2% (2024), ranking 117 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bürs?
In Bürs, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 76.4 (2024), ranking 127 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bürs?
In Bürs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 999 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bürs?
The nearest to Bürs are Bürserberg (2.1 km), Bludenz (2.8 km), Nüziders (3.7 km), Lorüns (3.8 km), Stallehr (4.3 km).