Hörbranz: population and statistics
Hörbranz has a population of 6,703 (2026) across 8.7 km², or 767 people per km². It ranks 172 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,703 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 767 people/km²
- 424 m
Hörbranz in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Hörbranz ranks No. 15 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 30 € in Hörbranz, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 21.3% in Hörbranz, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lochau, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bregenz (29,270 residents), 5.6 km away.
Population of Hörbranz over time
Hörbranz had 6,317 residents in 2016 and 6,703 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,636 |
| 2022 | 6,630 |
| 2023 | 6,674 |
| 2024 | 6,720 |
| 2025 | 6,731 |
| 2026 | 6,703 |
All indicators for Hörbranz
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 | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.3% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 668 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.3% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,366 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,866 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 181 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 410 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 273 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 461 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 287 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,728 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 548 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 273 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,579 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 368 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 893 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 30 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,935 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,198 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 288 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.6 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 980 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 982 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 129 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,897 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 172 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hörbranz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.7% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,756 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 591 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hörbranz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.5% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical11.1% ×0.8
- Construction8.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.8% ×0.9
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hörbranz
Where is Hörbranz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hörbranz?
Hörbranz has 6,703 residents (2026), ranking 172 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hörbranz?
Hörbranz covers 8.7 km², with a density of 767 people per km².
Is the population of Hörbranz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hörbranz went from 6,317 to 6,703, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Hörbranz?
Hörbranz is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.555, longitude 9.753.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hörbranz?
In Hörbranz, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 30 € (2019), ranking 1,935 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hörbranz?
In Hörbranz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 21.3% (2024), ranking 129 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hörbranz?
In Hörbranz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hörbranz?
The nearest to Hörbranz are Lochau (2.8 km), Eichenberg (2.9 km), Hohenweiler (4.3 km), Möggers (5.0 km), Bregenz (5.6 km).