Schlins: population and statistics
Schlins has a population of 2,551 (2026) across 6.0 km², or 423 people per km². It ranks 729 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,551 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 423 people/km²
- 498 m
Schlins in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schlins ranks No. 37 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 59.8% in Schlins, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 845 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Röns, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nenzing (6,502 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schlins over time
Schlins had 2,363 residents in 2016 and 2,551 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,509 |
| 2022 | 2,500 |
| 2023 | 2,568 |
| 2024 | 2,593 |
| 2025 | 2,592 |
| 2026 | 2,551 |
All indicators for Schlins
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 | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 213 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) | 42.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,844 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 701 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,067 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 723 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.40 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 781 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 182 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 880 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 199 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 898 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 76.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,542 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 245 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 775 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) | 451 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 651 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,309 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 506 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,050 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 651 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 40.4 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 663 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 215 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 743 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 719 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schlins | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,806 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 429 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schlins
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical14.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work11.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing11.2% ×1.8
- Construction8.7% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication5.8% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlins
Where is Schlins?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlins?
Schlins has 2,551 residents (2026), ranking 729 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schlins?
Schlins covers 6.0 km², with a density of 423 people per km².
Is the population of Schlins growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schlins went from 2,363 to 2,551, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Schlins?
Schlins is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.206, longitude 9.700.
Median age: what is the figure for Schlins?
In Schlins, “Median age” stands at 42.0 years (2026), ranking 1,844 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schlins?
In Schlins, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 59.8% (2024), ranking 1,806 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlins?
In Schlins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlins?
The nearest to Schlins are Röns (1.2 km), Düns (2.2 km), Schnifis (2.2 km), Satteins (3.0 km), Dünserberg (3.4 km).