Hohenweiler: population and statistics
Hohenweiler has a population of 1,406 (2026) across 8.4 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 1,358 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,406 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 167 people/km²
- 502 m
Hohenweiler in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Hohenweiler ranks No. 57 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 92 € in Hohenweiler, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 13.4 in Hohenweiler, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,181 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Möggers, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hörbranz (6,703 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hohenweiler over time
Hohenweiler had 1,266 residents in 2016 and 1,406 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,327 |
| 2022 | 1,352 |
| 2023 | 1,409 |
| 2024 | 1,414 |
| 2025 | 1,423 |
| 2026 | 1,406 |
All indicators for Hohenweiler
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 | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,268 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 543 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,433 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.50 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 444 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 88 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,650 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,793 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 105 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,607 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,778 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 92 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,964 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 108 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,905 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 927 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 192 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,790 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,920 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 93 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 143 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 401 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,389 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hohenweiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.7% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,312 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 481 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hohenweiler
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical20.2% ×1.5
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work8.7% ×0.9
- Manufacturing7.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.7% ×0.9
- Construction4.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services4.8% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohenweiler
Where is Hohenweiler?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohenweiler?
Hohenweiler has 1,406 residents (2026), ranking 1,358 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hohenweiler?
Hohenweiler covers 8.4 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Hohenweiler growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hohenweiler went from 1,266 to 1,406, a change of +11.1%.
Where is Hohenweiler?
Hohenweiler is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.588, longitude 9.781.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hohenweiler?
In Hohenweiler, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 92 € (2019), ranking 1,964 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hohenweiler?
In Hohenweiler, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 13.4 (2024), ranking 1,920 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohenweiler?
In Hohenweiler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohenweiler?
The nearest to Hohenweiler are Möggers (3.6 km), Hörbranz (4.3 km), Eichenberg (5.8 km), Lochau (6.9 km), Bregenz (9.6 km).