Dalaas: population and statistics
Dalaas has a population of 1,609 (2026) across 94.3 km², or 17.1 people per km². It ranks 1,207 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,609 residents
- 94.3 km²
- 17 people/km²
- 831 m
Dalaas in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Dalaas ranks No. 52 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 18.7% in Dalaas, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 19.0 in Dalaas, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,022 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Silbertal, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schruns (3,989 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,088 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Dalaas over time
Dalaas had 1,569 residents in 2016 and 1,609 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,647 |
| 2022 | 1,661 |
| 2023 | 1,607 |
| 2024 | 1,626 |
| 2025 | 1,627 |
| 2026 | 1,609 |
All indicators for Dalaas
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 | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.2% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 964 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,159 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 659 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,221 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 109 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,434 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,415 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75.5 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,565 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 135 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,352 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,494 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 362 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 911 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,656 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 835 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,407 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 634 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 309 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,497 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 19.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,698 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 76.9% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 196 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 491 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,154 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Dalaas | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 661 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,494 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Dalaas
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services23.9% ×3.2
- Manufacturing13.4% ×2.2
- Wholesale and retail trade12.7% ×0.6
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Other service activities8.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Dalaas
Where is Dalaas?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalaas?
Dalaas has 1,609 residents (2026), ranking 1,207 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Dalaas?
Dalaas covers 94.3 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Dalaas growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dalaas went from 1,569 to 1,609, a change of +2.5%.
Where is Dalaas?
Dalaas is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.122, longitude 9.994.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dalaas?
In Dalaas, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 18.7% (2024), ranking 196 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dalaas?
In Dalaas, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 19.0 (2024), ranking 1,698 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dalaas?
In Dalaas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,022 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dalaas?
The nearest to Dalaas are Silbertal (3.3 km), Innerbraz (6.4 km), Bartholomäberg (7.3 km), Schruns (7.4 km), Klösterle (7.4 km).