Kennelbach: population and statistics
Kennelbach has a population of 1,840 (2026) across 3.2 km², or 571 people per km². It ranks 1,046 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,840 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 571 people/km²
- 490 m
Kennelbach in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Kennelbach ranks No. 51 by population.
Share of women: 52.8% in Kennelbach, compared with an average of 50.3% in Vorarlberg and 50.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 56.4% in Kennelbach, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 451 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfurt (9,025 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Kennelbach over time
Kennelbach had 1,900 residents in 2016 and 1,840 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,885 |
| 2022 | 1,840 |
| 2023 | 1,842 |
| 2024 | 1,881 |
| 2025 | 1,860 |
| 2026 | 1,840 |
All indicators for Kennelbach
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 | Kennelbach | 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) | 24.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.8 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,082 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 29 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 819 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 978 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.26 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,333 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 114 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,391 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,376 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,731 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 163 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,177 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,342 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 729 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 229 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,868 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 705 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,313 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 963 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 714 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 383 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 63 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.7% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 280 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 525 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,067 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Kennelbach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 56.4% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Kennelbach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Health and social work19.3% ×1.9
- Construction11.2% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Finance and insurance8.1% ×3.1
- Other service activities5.0% ×0.6
- Manufacturing4.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Kennelbach
Where is Kennelbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kennelbach?
Kennelbach has 1,840 residents (2026), ranking 1,046 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Kennelbach?
Kennelbach covers 3.2 km², with a density of 571 people per km².
Is the population of Kennelbach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Kennelbach went from 1,900 to 1,840, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Kennelbach?
Kennelbach is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 9.767.
Share of women: what is the figure for Kennelbach?
In Kennelbach, “Share of women” stands at 52.8% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Kennelbach?
In Kennelbach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 56.4% (2024), ranking 1,914 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kennelbach?
In Kennelbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kennelbach?
The nearest to Kennelbach are Wolfurt (1.5 km), Lauterach (2.7 km), Bregenz (2.8 km), Bildstein (2.8 km), Buch (3.9 km).