Lingenau: population and statistics
Lingenau has a population of 1,588 (2026) across 6.9 km², or 231 people per km². It ranks 1,220 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,588 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 231 people/km²
- 682 m
Lingenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Lingenau ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of people under 15: 20.0% in Lingenau, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.4% in Lingenau, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Langenegg, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egg (3,783 residents), 2.7 km away.
Population of Lingenau over time
Lingenau had 1,439 residents in 2016 and 1,588 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,554 |
| 2022 | 1,557 |
| 2023 | 1,578 |
| 2024 | 1,586 |
| 2025 | 1,594 |
| 2026 | 1,588 |
All indicators for Lingenau
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 | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 20.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 14 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,707 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,911 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 610 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,309 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 202 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 782 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 214 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 835 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 135.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 115 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 177 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,101 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 111.5 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 582 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 520 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 498 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,840 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 129 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 98 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 673 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 959 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 42.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 594 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 71.0% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,424 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 683 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 422 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,332 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lingenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,238 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.1% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 378 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lingenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.4% ×1.0
- Manufacturing13.2% ×2.2
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Other service activities8.0% ×0.9
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services4.6% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Lingenau
Where is Lingenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lingenau?
Lingenau has 1,588 residents (2026), ranking 1,220 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lingenau?
Lingenau covers 6.9 km², with a density of 231 people per km².
Is the population of Lingenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lingenau went from 1,439 to 1,588, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Lingenau?
Lingenau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 9.920.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Lingenau?
In Lingenau, “Share of people under 15” stands at 20.0% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Lingenau?
In Lingenau, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lingenau?
In Lingenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lingenau?
The nearest to Lingenau are Langenegg (2.7 km), Egg (2.7 km), Hittisau (3.0 km), Krumbach (3.9 km), Andelsbuch (4.5 km).