Lochau: population and statistics
Lochau has a population of 6,711 (2026) across 10.3 km², or 654 people per km². It ranks 170 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,711 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 654 people/km²
- 415 m
Lochau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Lochau ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of women: 52.9% in Lochau, compared with an average of 50.3% in Vorarlberg and 50.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Share of women”.
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”.
- “Share of women”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,437 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times the national average.
Population of Lochau over time
Lochau had 5,716 residents in 2016 and 6,711 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,244 |
| 2022 | 6,420 |
| 2023 | 6,530 |
| 2024 | 6,645 |
| 2025 | 6,696 |
| 2026 | 6,711 |
All indicators for Lochau
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 | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 487 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 52.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 24 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,397 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 140 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 1.94 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 445 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 228 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 496 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 245 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.1 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,597 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 571 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 243 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.1 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,451 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 278 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,273 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,620 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 852 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 595 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,739 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 383 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 26.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,289 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 405 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 27.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 45 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,791 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 190 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lochau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.7% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,928 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 20.4% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 119 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lochau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical16.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Finance and insurance9.4% ×3.6
- Accommodation and food services8.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Construction5.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Lochau
Where is Lochau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lochau?
Lochau has 6,711 residents (2026), ranking 170 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lochau?
Lochau covers 10.3 km², with a density of 654 people per km².
Is the population of Lochau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lochau went from 5,716 to 6,711, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Lochau?
Lochau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.530, longitude 9.752.
Share of women: what is the figure for Lochau?
In Lochau, “Share of women” stands at 52.9% (2026), ranking 24 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Average household size: what is the figure for Lochau?
In Lochau, “Average household size” stands at 1.94 persons (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 2.35 persons.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lochau?
In Lochau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lochau?
The nearest to Lochau are Eichenberg (2.2 km), Bregenz (2.8 km), Hörbranz (2.8 km), Kennelbach (5.3 km), Lauterach (6.1 km).