Klaus: population and statistics
Klaus has a population of 3,096 (2026) across 5.2 km², or 590 people per km². It ranks 573 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,096 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 590 people/km²
- 471 m
Klaus in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Klaus ranks No. 31 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,366 € in Klaus, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 66.7 in Klaus, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,203 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 735 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Weiler, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Götzis (12,426 residents), 2.8 km away.
Population of Klaus over time
Klaus had 3,114 residents in 2016 and 3,096 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,119 |
| 2022 | 3,065 |
| 2023 | 3,073 |
| 2024 | 3,055 |
| 2025 | 3,073 |
| 2026 | 3,096 |
All indicators for Klaus
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 | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 858 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,338 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 550 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 241 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 601 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 265 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 616 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 342 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 532 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 609 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 936 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 124 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,366 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 87 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 849 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,061 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 320 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 66.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 189 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.4% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 412 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 899 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 565 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klaus | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.5% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 17.0% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 216 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klaus
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.6% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical15.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work10.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
- Transport and storage3.5% ×1.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Klaus
Where is Klaus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klaus?
Klaus has 3,096 residents (2026), ranking 573 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klaus?
Klaus covers 5.2 km², with a density of 590 people per km².
Is the population of Klaus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klaus went from 3,114 to 3,096, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Klaus?
Klaus is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.309, longitude 9.647.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Klaus?
In Klaus, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,366 € (2019), ranking 87 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Klaus?
In Klaus, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 66.7 (2024), ranking 189 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klaus?
In Klaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klaus?
The nearest to Klaus are Weiler (1.0 km), Viktorsberg (2.3 km), Röthis (2.3 km), Sulz (2.3 km), Fraxern (2.3 km).