Gaschurn: population and statistics
Gaschurn has a population of 1,543 (2026) across 175.4 km², or 8.8 people per km². It ranks 1,260 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,543 residents
- 175.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
Gaschurn in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Gaschurn ranks No. 55 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,916 € in Gaschurn, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 9.9% in Gaschurn, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 42.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of women”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,563 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is St. Gallenkirch, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schruns (3,989 residents), 13 km away.
Population of Gaschurn over time
Gaschurn had 1,468 residents in 2016 and 1,543 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,441 |
| 2022 | 1,463 |
| 2023 | 1,558 |
| 2024 | 1,598 |
| 2025 | 1,570 |
| 2026 | 1,543 |
All indicators for Gaschurn
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 | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 522 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 731 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,829 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 689 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,171 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.14 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,713 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 158 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,023 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 175 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,018 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 374 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 248 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 768 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 160.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 82 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,916 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 18 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,339 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 200 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 69.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,912 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.9% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 37 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 527 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,144 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.8 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 921 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.0% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,764 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 131 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 428 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Gaschurn | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Gaschurn
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services42.4% ×5.7
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.2% ×0.7
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.1% ×0.6
- Other service activities3.7% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Gaschurn
Where is Gaschurn?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gaschurn?
Gaschurn has 1,543 residents (2026), ranking 1,260 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Gaschurn?
Gaschurn covers 175.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Gaschurn growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gaschurn went from 1,468 to 1,543, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Gaschurn?
Gaschurn is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 46.987, longitude 10.026.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gaschurn?
In Gaschurn, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,916 € (2019), ranking 18 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Gaschurn?
In Gaschurn, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 9.9% (2024), ranking 37 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gaschurn?
In Gaschurn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gaschurn?
The nearest to Gaschurn are St. Gallenkirch (5.6 km), Galtür (12 km), Silbertal (13 km), Schruns (13 km), Tschagguns (14 km).