Göfis: population and statistics
Göfis has a population of 3,344 (2026) across 9.1 km², or 369 people per km². It ranks 507 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,344 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 369 people/km²
- 519 m
Göfis in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Göfis ranks No. 30 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,168 € in Göfis, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 17.1% in Göfis, compared with an average of 14.1% in Vorarlberg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 15.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frastanz (6,673 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Göfis over time
Göfis had 3,252 residents in 2016 and 3,344 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,321 |
| 2022 | 3,333 |
| 2023 | 3,327 |
| 2024 | 3,317 |
| 2025 | 3,332 |
| 2026 | 3,344 |
All indicators for Göfis
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 | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,210 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,403 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 520 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.36 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 923 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 201 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 818 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.9 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,819 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 264 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 707 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,675 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 288 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,226 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,168 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 103 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 598 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,046 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,748 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 422 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 635 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 977 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 499 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Göfis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.1% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,649 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 212 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Göfis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.5% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities11.0% ×1.3
- Manufacturing8.3% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.1
- Construction7.6% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Göfis
Where is Göfis?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Göfis?
Göfis has 3,344 residents (2026), ranking 507 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Göfis?
Göfis covers 9.1 km², with a density of 369 people per km².
Is the population of Göfis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Göfis went from 3,252 to 3,344, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Göfis?
Göfis is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.233, longitude 9.633.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Göfis?
In Göfis, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,168 € (2019), ranking 103 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Göfis?
In Göfis, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 17.1% (2024), ranking 212 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Göfis?
In Göfis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Göfis?
The nearest to Göfis are Frastanz (1.8 km), Feldkirch (2.7 km), Satteins (3.1 km), Übersaxen (3.7 km), Rankweil (3.9 km).