Riefensberg: population and statistics
Riefensberg has a population of 1,067 (2026) across 14.8 km², or 71.9 people per km². It ranks 1,633 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,067 residents
- 14.8 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 782 m
Riefensberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Riefensberg ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of women: 47.1% in Riefensberg, compared with an average of 50.3% in Vorarlberg and 50.7% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.4% in Riefensberg, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of women”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,080 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Krumbach, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sulzberg (1,851 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Riefensberg over time
Riefensberg had 1,038 residents in 2016 and 1,067 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,046 |
| 2022 | 1,062 |
| 2023 | 1,068 |
| 2024 | 1,064 |
| 2025 | 1,070 |
| 2026 | 1,067 |
All indicators for Riefensberg
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 | Riefensberg | 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) | 17.8% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.2 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 47.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,958 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 421 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,662 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 141 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,136 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,189 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139.5 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 100 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 131 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,388 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 122.8 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 340 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 408 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 779 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,380 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,014 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 561 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 444 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,266 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 635 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 61.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,749 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 20.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 144 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 297 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,667 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Riefensberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 485 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.6% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,518 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Riefensberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Construction17.2% ×2.6
- Accommodation and food services14.1% ×1.9
- Manufacturing7.8% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.8% ×1.0
- Health and social work5.5% ×0.5
- Other service activities4.7% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Riefensberg
Where is Riefensberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riefensberg?
Riefensberg has 1,067 residents (2026), ranking 1,633 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Riefensberg?
Riefensberg covers 14.8 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Riefensberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Riefensberg went from 1,038 to 1,067, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Riefensberg?
Riefensberg is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.505, longitude 9.964.
Share of women: what is the figure for Riefensberg?
In Riefensberg, “Share of women” stands at 47.1% (2026), ranking 1,958 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 50.3%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Riefensberg?
In Riefensberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riefensberg?
In Riefensberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riefensberg?
The nearest to Riefensberg are Krumbach (3.2 km), Sulzberg (4.3 km), Hittisau (5.0 km), Langenegg (6.5 km), Doren (6.5 km).