Fraxern: population and statistics
Fraxern has a population of 789 (2026) across 8.9 km², or 89.0 people per km². It ranks 1,828 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 789 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 833 m
Fraxern in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Fraxern ranks No. 70 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 11.4 in Fraxern, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people under 15: 18.5% in Fraxern, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,242 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Viktorsberg, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Klaus (3,096 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Fraxern over time
Fraxern had 688 residents in 2016 and 789 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 719 |
| 2022 | 728 |
| 2023 | 726 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2025 | 768 |
| 2026 | 789 |
All indicators for Fraxern
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 | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 18.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 48 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 302 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,857 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 45 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,964 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,820 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 76 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,804 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.3 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,054 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 148 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,884 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 5,902 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 33 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 771 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 86 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,014 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 11.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 9.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 864 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 218 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,841 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Fraxern | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.4% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 345 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Fraxern
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.2% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.8% ×10.8
- Accommodation and food services7.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.6% ×1.1
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Fraxern
Where is Fraxern?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fraxern?
Fraxern has 789 residents (2026), ranking 1,828 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Fraxern?
Fraxern covers 8.9 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Fraxern growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fraxern went from 688 to 789, a change of +14.7%.
Where is Fraxern?
Fraxern is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.317, longitude 9.675.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fraxern?
In Fraxern, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Fraxern?
In Fraxern, “Share of people under 15” stands at 18.5% (2026), ranking 48 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fraxern?
In Fraxern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fraxern?
The nearest to Fraxern are Viktorsberg (1.6 km), Klaus (2.3 km), Weiler (2.7 km), Röthis (2.9 km), Götzis (3.0 km).