Fontanella: population and statistics
Fontanella has a population of 469 (2026) across 31.2 km², or 15.0 people per km². It ranks 1,999 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 469 residents
- 31.2 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 1,123 m
Fontanella in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Fontanella ranks No. 84 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,179 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,368 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sonntag, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raggal (908 residents), 6.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,716 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fontanella over time
Fontanella had 448 residents in 2016 and 469 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 457 |
| 2022 | 466 |
| 2023 | 476 |
| 2024 | 468 |
| 2025 | 468 |
| 2026 | 469 |
All indicators for Fontanella
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 | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 39.5 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 172 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,013 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.66 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 64 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,851 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 71 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,831 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,037 € | 650 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,833 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 168 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,834 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.6% | 67.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 116 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,020 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fontanella | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 70.4% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Fontanella
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.9% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.4% ×1.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7.1% ×6.5
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.7% ×0.7
- Transport and storage2.9% ×1.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Fontanella
Where is Fontanella?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fontanella?
Fontanella has 469 residents (2026), ranking 1,999 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fontanella?
Fontanella covers 31.2 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Fontanella growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fontanella went from 448 to 469, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Fontanella?
Fontanella is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.248, longitude 9.909.
Families: what is the figure for Fontanella?
In Fontanella, “Families” stands at 116 (2024), ranking 2,020 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Private households: what is the figure for Fontanella?
In Fontanella, “Private households” stands at 172 (2024), ranking 2,013 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fontanella?
In Fontanella, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,179 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fontanella?
The nearest to Fontanella are Sonntag (1.1 km), Damüls (4.4 km), Blons (6.2 km), Raggal (6.9 km), St. Gerold (7.4 km).