Laterns: population and statistics
Laterns has a population of 690 (2026) across 43.8 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 1,881 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 690 residents
- 43.8 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 892 m
Laterns in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Laterns ranks No. 74 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 6,000 € in Laterns, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 81.6% in Laterns, compared with an average of 75.2% in Vorarlberg and 73.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,130 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Übersaxen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwischenwasser (3,422 residents), 2.9 km away.
Population of Laterns over time
Laterns had 662 residents in 2016 and 690 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 675 |
| 2022 | 686 |
| 2023 | 709 |
| 2024 | 701 |
| 2025 | 703 |
| 2026 | 690 |
All indicators for Laterns
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 | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 276 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.4% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,135 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,418 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 285 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,873 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.45 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 614 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 62 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,844 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 98.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 738 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 62 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,882 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,298 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 336 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,022 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 6,000 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 31 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 111 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 168 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,834 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,405 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 944 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 7.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,123 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 194 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,894 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Laterns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 717 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.9% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,648 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Laterns
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade18.0% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services16.4% ×2.2
- Manufacturing13.1% ×2.2
- Health and social work11.5% ×1.1
- Construction9.8% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical8.2% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.6% ×6.0
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Laterns
Where is Laterns?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laterns?
Laterns has 690 residents (2026), ranking 1,881 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Laterns?
Laterns covers 43.8 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Laterns growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laterns went from 662 to 690, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Laterns?
Laterns is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 9.700.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Laterns?
In Laterns, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 6,000 € (2019), ranking 31 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Laterns?
In Laterns, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 81.6% (2024), ranking 111 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laterns?
In Laterns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laterns?
The nearest to Laterns are Übersaxen (2.6 km), Zwischenwasser (2.9 km), Dünserberg (3.5 km), Rankweil (3.8 km), Röthis (3.9 km).