Mäder: population and statistics
Mäder has a population of 4,282 (2026) across 3.2 km², or 1,322 people per km². It ranks 351 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,282 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 1,322 people/km²
- 416 m
Mäder in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Mäder ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.7% in Mäder, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.2 in Mäder, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,203 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 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 454 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Koblach, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altach (7,159 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,812 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Mäder over time
Mäder had 3,819 residents in 2016 and 4,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,092 |
| 2022 | 4,143 |
| 2023 | 4,183 |
| 2024 | 4,217 |
| 2025 | 4,249 |
| 2026 | 4,282 |
All indicators for Mäder
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 | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,900 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,879 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,745 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 370 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 230 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 649 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 619 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62.2 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,866 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 331 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 558 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.3 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,710 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 402 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 798 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,781 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 755 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 645 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) | 1,727 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 389 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 654 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.9% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 384 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 450 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,245 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 347 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mäder | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mäder
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.1% ×1.2
- Health and social work10.7% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical9.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Manufacturing9.2% ×1.5
- Construction8.0% ×1.2
- Other service activities7.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication4.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Mäder
Where is Mäder?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mäder?
Mäder has 4,282 residents (2026), ranking 351 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mäder?
Mäder covers 3.2 km², with a density of 1,322 people per km².
Is the population of Mäder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mäder went from 3,819 to 4,282, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Mäder?
Mäder is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 9.617.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mäder?
In Mäder, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 1,900 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mäder?
In Mäder, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.2 (2024), ranking 1,866 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mäder?
In Mäder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,203 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mäder?
The nearest to Mäder are Koblach (2.2 km), Altach (2.5 km), Götzis (2.8 km), Hohenems (4.2 km), Klaus (5.1 km).