Klösterle: population and statistics
Klösterle has a population of 653 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 10.5 people per km². It ranks 1,903 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 653 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,074 m
Klösterle in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Klösterle ranks No. 76 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 11,325 € in Klösterle, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.2% in Klösterle, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 34.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 937 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Median age”.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dalaas (1,609 residents), 7.4 km away.
Population of Klösterle over time
Klösterle had 661 residents in 2016 and 653 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 677 |
| 2022 | 659 |
| 2023 | 682 |
| 2024 | 690 |
| 2025 | 667 |
| 2026 | 653 |
All indicators for Klösterle
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 | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,154 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 794 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 619 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 278 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,891 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 97 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,544 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,482 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 172.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 31 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 158 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,205 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 242.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 21 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,848 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 24 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 11,325 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 2 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 72.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,754 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 7.3% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 107 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 310 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,495 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 459 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,763 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.9% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 138 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 190 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,898 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Klösterle | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 93 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,532 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Klösterle
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services34.4% ×4.6
- Wholesale and retail trade18.5% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services9.6% ×1.2
- Health and social work8.3% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.5% ×0.5
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
- Construction2.5% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Klösterle
Where is Klösterle?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Klösterle?
Klösterle has 653 residents (2026), ranking 1,903 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Klösterle?
Klösterle covers 62.3 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Klösterle growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Klösterle went from 661 to 653, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Klösterle?
Klösterle is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.131, longitude 10.092.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Klösterle?
In Klösterle, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 11,325 € (2019), ranking 2 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Klösterle?
In Klösterle, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.2% (2024), ranking 93 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Klösterle?
In Klösterle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 937 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Klösterle?
The nearest to Klösterle are Dalaas (7.4 km), Silbertal (9.5 km), Lech (9.6 km), Schröcken (13 km), St. Anton am Arlberg (13 km).