Röthis: population and statistics
Röthis has a population of 2,281 (2026) across 2.7 km², or 836 people per km². It ranks 832 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,281 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 836 people/km²
- 515 m
Röthis in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Röthis ranks No. 41 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.5% in Röthis, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 895 € in Röthis, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 382 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sulz, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwischenwasser (3,422 residents), 1.4 km away.
Population of Röthis over time
Röthis had 1,926 residents in 2016 and 2,281 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,159 |
| 2022 | 2,160 |
| 2023 | 2,200 |
| 2024 | 2,229 |
| 2025 | 2,239 |
| 2026 | 2,281 |
All indicators for Röthis
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 | Röthis | 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) | 19.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,489 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,681 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 987 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 797 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 165 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 930 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 85.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,210 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 219 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 893 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,065 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 895 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 138 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 638 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,583 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,087 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,463 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 474 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 197 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 108 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 289 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 614 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 923 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Röthis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 339 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Röthis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Health and social work16.0% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.9
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.6% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services4.2% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Röthis
Where is Röthis?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Röthis?
Röthis has 2,281 residents (2026), ranking 832 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Röthis?
Röthis covers 2.7 km², with a density of 836 people per km².
Is the population of Röthis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Röthis went from 1,926 to 2,281, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Röthis?
Röthis is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.292, longitude 9.664.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Röthis?
In Röthis, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.5% (2024), ranking 108 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Röthis?
In Röthis, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 895 € (2019), ranking 138 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Röthis?
In Röthis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Röthis?
The nearest to Röthis are Sulz (0.9 km), Weiler (1.4 km), Zwischenwasser (1.4 km), Viktorsberg (1.4 km), Klaus (2.3 km).