Ludesch: population and statistics
Ludesch has a population of 3,755 (2026) across 11.3 km², or 333 people per km². It ranks 427 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,755 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 333 people/km²
- 553 m
Ludesch in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Ludesch ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.9% in Ludesch, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 61.2 in Ludesch, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,198 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Thüringen, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bludenz (14,994 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,792 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Ludesch over time
Ludesch had 3,409 residents in 2016 and 3,755 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,639 |
| 2022 | 3,645 |
| 2023 | 3,677 |
| 2024 | 3,727 |
| 2025 | 3,696 |
| 2026 | 3,755 |
All indicators for Ludesch
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 | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,890 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,886 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,575 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 440 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 201 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 789 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 226 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 771 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61.2 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,883 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 259 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 729 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,883 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 386 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 836 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,153 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 242 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 822 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.1% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 715 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,323 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 519 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.8 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 831 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 262 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 238 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,050 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 439 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Ludesch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,671 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 697 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Ludesch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade20.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work14.2% ×1.4
- Manufacturing11.8% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Construction11.4% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Ludesch
Where is Ludesch?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ludesch?
Ludesch has 3,755 residents (2026), ranking 427 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Ludesch?
Ludesch covers 11.3 km², with a density of 333 people per km².
Is the population of Ludesch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ludesch went from 3,409 to 3,755, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Ludesch?
Ludesch is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.194, longitude 9.782.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ludesch?
In Ludesch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.9% (2026), ranking 1,890 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ludesch?
In Ludesch, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 61.2 (2024), ranking 1,883 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ludesch?
In Ludesch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,198 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ludesch?
The nearest to Ludesch are Thüringen (1.3 km), Thüringerberg (2.3 km), Bludesch (2.7 km), Nüziders (3.4 km), St. Gerold (4.2 km).