Feldkirch: population and statistics
Feldkirch has a population of 36,643 (2026) across 34.4 km², or 1,067 people per km². It ranks 13 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 36,643 residents
- 34.4 km²
- 1,067 people/km²
- 465 m
Feldkirch in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Feldkirch ranks No. 2 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,811 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Frastanz, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Innsbruck (132,820 residents), 136 km away.
Population of Feldkirch over time
Feldkirch had 32,534 residents in 2016 and 36,643 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,538 |
| 2022 | 34,998 |
| 2023 | 35,793 |
| 2024 | 36,384 |
| 2025 | 36,708 |
| 2026 | 36,643 |
All indicators for Feldkirch
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 | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 894 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,867 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 16,731 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 13 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.16 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,659 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 2,217 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 18 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 2,638 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 18 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.0 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,655 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,653 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 21 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,827 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 418 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 749 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,308 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,064 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 18,200 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 19 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 49.6 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 421 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.4% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,755 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 25.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 59 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 9,836 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 13 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Feldkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,948 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.6% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 159 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Feldkirch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work16.6% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.2% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.0% ×0.9
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.7% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Feldkirch
Where is Feldkirch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldkirch?
Feldkirch has 36,643 residents (2026), ranking 13 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Feldkirch?
Feldkirch covers 34.4 km², with a density of 1,067 people per km².
Is the population of Feldkirch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Feldkirch went from 32,534 to 36,643, a change of +12.6%.
Where is Feldkirch?
Feldkirch is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.238, longitude 9.598.
Private households: what is the figure for Feldkirch?
In Feldkirch, “Private households” stands at 16,731 (2024), ranking 13 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Feldkirch?
In Feldkirch, “Families” stands at 9,836 (2024), ranking 13 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldkirch?
In Feldkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldkirch?
The nearest to Feldkirch are Frastanz (2.6 km), Göfis (2.7 km), Rankweil (5.0 km), Satteins (5.7 km), Übersaxen (5.8 km).