Hittisau: population and statistics
Hittisau has a population of 2,092 (2026) across 46.7 km², or 44.8 people per km². It ranks 922 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,092 residents
- 46.7 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 786 m
Hittisau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Hittisau ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of people under 15: 19.1% in Hittisau, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 120 € in Hittisau, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Krumbach, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egg (3,783 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hittisau over time
Hittisau had 1,961 residents in 2016 and 2,092 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,060 |
| 2022 | 2,066 |
| 2023 | 2,094 |
| 2024 | 2,108 |
| 2025 | 2,068 |
| 2026 | 2,092 |
All indicators for Hittisau
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 | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 19.1% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 24 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,885 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,879 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 837 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 954 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.44 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 647 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 236 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 624 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 255 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 648 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 123.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 214 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 240 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 794 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 508 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 560 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 429 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 120 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,899 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 536 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 934 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 727 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 45.2 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 523 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 60.6% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,772 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 554 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,011 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hittisau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 911 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hittisau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.2% ×1.2
- Manufacturing14.3% ×2.4
- Professional, scientific and technical8.8% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services8.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.6% ×0.9
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Hittisau
Where is Hittisau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hittisau?
Hittisau has 2,092 residents (2026), ranking 922 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hittisau?
Hittisau covers 46.7 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Hittisau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hittisau went from 1,961 to 2,092, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Hittisau?
Hittisau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.460, longitude 9.957.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hittisau?
In Hittisau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hittisau?
In Hittisau, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 120 € (2019), ranking 1,899 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hittisau?
In Hittisau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hittisau?
The nearest to Hittisau are Krumbach (3.0 km), Lingenau (3.0 km), Langenegg (4.6 km), Riefensberg (5.0 km), Egg (5.6 km).