Rankweil: population and statistics
Rankweil has a population of 12,168 (2026) across 21.9 km², or 556 people per km². It ranks 70 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,168 residents
- 21.9 km²
- 556 people/km²
- 576 m
Rankweil in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Rankweil ranks No. 9 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,063 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zwischenwasser, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Feldkirch (36,643 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Rankweil over time
Rankweil had 11,734 residents in 2016 and 12,168 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,026 |
| 2022 | 12,026 |
| 2023 | 12,150 |
| 2024 | 12,172 |
| 2025 | 12,157 |
| 2026 | 12,168 |
All indicators for Rankweil
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 | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 5,342 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 71 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 846 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 87 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 1,011 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 86 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,301 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 1,057 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 98 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 774 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 202 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 873 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,391 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rankweil | 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) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 323 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 8,425 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 58 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 69.5 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 170 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 70.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,471 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 19.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 182 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 3,413 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 66 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Rankweil | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 57.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,892 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 453 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Rankweil
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work11.1% ×1.1
- Other service activities10.0% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.3% ×0.7
- Manufacturing8.7% ×1.4
- Construction5.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.7% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.6% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Rankweil
Where is Rankweil?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rankweil?
Rankweil has 12,168 residents (2026), ranking 70 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Rankweil?
Rankweil covers 21.9 km², with a density of 556 people per km².
Is the population of Rankweil growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rankweil went from 11,734 to 12,168, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Rankweil?
Rankweil is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 9.650.
Private households: what is the figure for Rankweil?
In Rankweil, “Private households” stands at 5,342 (2024), ranking 71 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Rankweil?
In Rankweil, “Families” stands at 3,413 (2024), ranking 66 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rankweil?
In Rankweil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rankweil?
The nearest to Rankweil are Zwischenwasser (1.8 km), Übersaxen (2.2 km), Sulz (2.4 km), Röthis (3.0 km), Weiler (3.7 km).