Lustenau: population and statistics
Lustenau has a population of 24,704 (2026) across 22.3 km², or 1,110 people per km². It ranks 21 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 24,704 residents
- 22.3 km²
- 1,110 people/km²
- 401 m
Lustenau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Lustenau ranks No. 4 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 27.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,118 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Höchst, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dornbirn (52,252 residents), 6.0 km away.
Population of Lustenau over time
Lustenau had 22,219 residents in 2016 and 24,704 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,476 |
| 2022 | 23,579 |
| 2023 | 23,843 |
| 2024 | 24,223 |
| 2025 | 24,603 |
| 2026 | 24,704 |
All indicators for Lustenau
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 | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 292 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) | 41.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,901 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 10,435 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 24 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 1,579 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 26 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,779 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 27 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,639 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 2,072 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 29 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,494 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 431 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 718 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,969 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 283 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 10,219 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 41 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 621 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 67.0% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 21.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 122 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 6,778 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 20 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Lustenau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 55.2% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,935 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 872 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Lustenau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade27.7% ×1.2
- Health and social work12.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical9.5% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.6% ×1.4
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services6.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Lustenau
Where is Lustenau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lustenau?
Lustenau has 24,704 residents (2026), ranking 21 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Lustenau?
Lustenau covers 22.3 km², with a density of 1,110 people per km².
Is the population of Lustenau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lustenau went from 22,219 to 24,704, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Lustenau?
Lustenau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Dornbirn (district). Latitude 47.427, longitude 9.671.
Private households: what is the figure for Lustenau?
In Lustenau, “Private households” stands at 10,435 (2024), ranking 24 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Lustenau?
In Lustenau, “Families” stands at 6,778 (2024), ranking 20 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lustenau?
In Lustenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lustenau?
The nearest to Lustenau are Höchst (4.3 km), Fußach (5.7 km), Dornbirn (6.0 km), Hohenems (6.7 km), Gaißau (7.0 km).