Mittelberg: population and statistics
Mittelberg has a population of 5,046 (2026) across 96.9 km², or 52.1 people per km². It ranks 271 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,046 residents
- 96.9 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 1,166 m
Mittelberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Mittelberg ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 48.6% in Mittelberg, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 13.3% in Mittelberg, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 33.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Warth, 7.4 km away.
Population of Mittelberg over time
Mittelberg had 4,860 residents in 2016 and 5,046 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,947 |
| 2022 | 5,123 |
| 2023 | 5,127 |
| 2024 | 5,108 |
| 2025 | 5,077 |
| 2026 | 5,046 |
All indicators for Mittelberg
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 | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 10.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,902 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,054 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 793 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 2,275 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 255 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.08 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,832 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 626 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 129 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 700 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 140 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 141.5 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 92 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 782 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 152 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 155.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 99 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,114 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 9 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,513 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 173 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 71.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,831 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,718 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 235 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.9 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 13.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,980 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 48.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 3 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,268 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 331 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Mittelberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.5% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 957 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.4% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,550 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Mittelberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services33.5% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.8% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Construction7.2% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical6.3% ×0.5
- Other service activities6.2% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Mittelberg
Where is Mittelberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mittelberg?
Mittelberg has 5,046 residents (2026), ranking 271 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Mittelberg?
Mittelberg covers 96.9 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Mittelberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mittelberg went from 4,860 to 5,046, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Mittelberg?
Mittelberg is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.323, longitude 10.156.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Mittelberg?
In Mittelberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 48.6% (2024), ranking 3 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Mittelberg?
In Mittelberg, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 13.3% (2024), ranking 1,980 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mittelberg?
In Mittelberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mittelberg?
The nearest to Mittelberg are Warth (7.4 km), Schröcken (9.8 km), Schoppernau (10 km), Lech (13 km), Au (14 km).