Bürserberg: population and statistics
Bürserberg has a population of 605 (2026) across 13.7 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 1,937 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 605 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 903 m
Bürserberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Bürserberg ranks No. 79 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,745 € in Bürserberg, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 35.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,056 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürs (3,414 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Bürserberg over time
Bürserberg had 528 residents in 2016 and 605 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 561 |
| 2022 | 561 |
| 2023 | 574 |
| 2024 | 585 |
| 2025 | 617 |
| 2026 | 605 |
All indicators for Bürserberg
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 | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 986 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) | 43.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,520 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 272 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,900 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 55 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,895 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,862 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 493 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 71 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,831 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 117.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 435 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,745 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 26 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,417 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 25 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 188 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,804 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 30.6 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,077 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,035 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 397 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 170 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,939 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Bürserberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Bürserberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services35.2% ×4.8
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×1.1
- Construction11.3% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work5.6% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.2% ×0.7
- Transport and storage2.8% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Bürserberg
Where is Bürserberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bürserberg?
Bürserberg has 605 residents (2026), ranking 1,937 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Bürserberg?
Bürserberg covers 13.7 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Bürserberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bürserberg went from 528 to 605, a change of +14.6%.
Where is Bürserberg?
Bürserberg is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.143, longitude 9.776.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bürserberg?
In Bürserberg, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,745 € (2019), ranking 26 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Families: what is the figure for Bürserberg?
In Bürserberg, “Families” stands at 170 (2024), ranking 1,939 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bürserberg?
In Bürserberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,056 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bürserberg?
The nearest to Bürserberg are Bürs (2.1 km), Nüziders (3.2 km), Bludenz (3.6 km), Brand (5.3 km), Ludesch (5.7 km).