Koblach: population and statistics
Koblach has a population of 5,003 (2026) across 10.2 km², or 488 people per km². It ranks 278 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,003 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 488 people/km²
- 428 m
Koblach in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Koblach ranks No. 20 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 269 € in Koblach, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.9% in Koblach, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mäder, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Götzis (12,426 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,816 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Koblach over time
Koblach had 4,455 residents in 2016 and 5,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,793 |
| 2022 | 4,831 |
| 2023 | 4,857 |
| 2024 | 4,896 |
| 2025 | 4,956 |
| 2026 | 5,003 |
All indicators for Koblach
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 | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,802 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,055 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 297 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.37 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 889 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 324 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 406 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 368 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 411 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 470 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 341 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,140 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 478 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 587 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 269 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,813 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 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) | 1,715 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 393 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 34.6 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 877 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 12.1% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 590 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,433 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 272 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Koblach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,097 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 769 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Koblach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work12.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.3% ×0.8
- Manufacturing9.0% ×1.5
- Construction8.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Koblach
Where is Koblach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Koblach?
Koblach has 5,003 residents (2026), ranking 278 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Koblach?
Koblach covers 10.2 km², with a density of 488 people per km².
Is the population of Koblach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Koblach went from 4,455 to 5,003, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Koblach?
Koblach is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.333, longitude 9.600.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Koblach?
In Koblach, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 269 € (2019), ranking 1,813 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Koblach?
In Koblach, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.9% (2026), ranking 1,802 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Koblach?
In Koblach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Koblach?
The nearest to Koblach are Mäder (2.2 km), Götzis (3.4 km), Meiningen (3.9 km), Altach (4.2 km), Klaus (4.5 km).