Hohenems: population and statistics
Hohenems has a population of 17,668 (2026) across 29.2 km², or 605 people per km². It ranks 31 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,668 residents
- 29.2 km²
- 605 people/km²
- 409 m
Hohenems in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Hohenems ranks No. 5 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altach, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dornbirn (52,252 residents), 8.4 km away.
Population of Hohenems over time
Hohenems had 15,932 residents in 2016 and 17,668 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,769 |
| 2022 | 16,946 |
| 2023 | 17,239 |
| 2024 | 17,319 |
| 2025 | 17,432 |
| 2026 | 17,668 |
All indicators for Hohenems
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 | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.9% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 431 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.2% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,868 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 40.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,936 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 7,426 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 38 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,136 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 50 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,330 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 58 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,547 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,512 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 51 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,437 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 441 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,472 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 949 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,588 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.9% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 243 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,665 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 69 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 44.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 558 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,393 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.4% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 112 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 4,751 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 33 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohenems | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 958 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohenems
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work13.6% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.7% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.0
- Manufacturing7.1% ×1.2
- Construction7.1% ×1.1
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenems
Where is Hohenems?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenems?
Hohenems has 17,668 residents (2026), ranking 31 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohenems?
Hohenems covers 29.2 km², with a density of 605 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenems growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohenems went from 15,932 to 17,668, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Hohenems?
Hohenems is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Dornbirn (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 9.667.
Median age: what is the figure for Hohenems?
In Hohenems, “Median age” stands at 40.7 years (2026), ranking 1,936 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Private households: what is the figure for Hohenems?
In Hohenems, “Private households” stands at 7,426 (2024), ranking 38 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenems?
In Hohenems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenems?
The nearest to Hohenems are Altach (2.2 km), Götzis (4.0 km), Mäder (4.2 km), Fraxern (5.6 km), Koblach (6.2 km).