Frastanz: population and statistics
Frastanz has a population of 6,673 (2026) across 32.3 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 177 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,673 residents
- 32.3 km²
- 207 people/km²
- 480 m
Frastanz in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Frastanz ranks No. 16 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.0 in Frastanz, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 56.5% in Frastanz, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 936 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,521 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Göfis, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirch (36,643 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Frastanz over time
Frastanz had 6,376 residents in 2016 and 6,673 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,559 |
| 2022 | 6,595 |
| 2023 | 6,699 |
| 2024 | 6,669 |
| 2025 | 6,670 |
| 2026 | 6,673 |
All indicators for Frastanz
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 | Frastanz | 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) | 19.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,538 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,801 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 186 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 319 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 417 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 366 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 412 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.0 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,938 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 444 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 373 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,909 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 457 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 641 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 471 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,707 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,710 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 274 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,883 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 225 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 43.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 579 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 75.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,141 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 110 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,821 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 186 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Frastanz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.5% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,910 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.6% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 855 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Frastanz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work13.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities8.9% ×1.0
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.4% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Frastanz
Where is Frastanz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frastanz?
Frastanz has 6,673 residents (2026), ranking 177 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Frastanz?
Frastanz covers 32.3 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Frastanz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frastanz went from 6,376 to 6,673, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Frastanz?
Frastanz is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.220, longitude 9.620.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frastanz?
In Frastanz, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.0 (2024), ranking 1,938 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Frastanz?
In Frastanz, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 56.5% (2024), ranking 1,910 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frastanz?
In Frastanz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 936 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frastanz?
The nearest to Frastanz are Göfis (1.8 km), Feldkirch (2.6 km), Satteins (4.0 km), Übersaxen (5.4 km), Rankweil (5.7 km).