Götzis: population and statistics
Götzis has a population of 12,426 (2026) across 14.6 km², or 849 people per km². It ranks 62 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,426 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 849 people/km²
- 452 m
Götzis in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Götzis ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 54.8% in Götzis, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,049 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altach, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lustenau (24,704 residents), 11 km away.
Population of Götzis over time
Götzis had 11,280 residents in 2016 and 12,426 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,768 |
| 2022 | 11,922 |
| 2023 | 12,041 |
| 2024 | 12,231 |
| 2025 | 12,405 |
| 2026 | 12,426 |
All indicators for Götzis
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 | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,720 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,794 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,432 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 69 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.24 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,415 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 821 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 91 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 977 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 89 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.1 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,454 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,100 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 94 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,346 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 570 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 412 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,350 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 483 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,618 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 185 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,259 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 74 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 58.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 260 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 74.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 23.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 84 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,400 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 67 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Götzis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 54.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,945 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Götzis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.3% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.8% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Götzis
Where is Götzis?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Götzis?
Götzis has 12,426 residents (2026), ranking 62 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Götzis?
Götzis covers 14.6 km², with a density of 849 people per km².
Is the population of Götzis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Götzis went from 11,280 to 12,426, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Götzis?
Götzis is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.334, longitude 9.645.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Götzis?
In Götzis, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 54.8% (2024), ranking 1,945 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Private households: what is the figure for Götzis?
In Götzis, “Private households” stands at 5,432 (2024), ranking 69 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Götzis?
In Götzis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Götzis?
The nearest to Götzis are Altach (1.8 km), Mäder (2.8 km), Klaus (2.8 km), Fraxern (3.0 km), Koblach (3.4 km).