Schnepfau: population and statistics
Schnepfau has a population of 487 (2026) across 16.5 km², or 29.5 people per km². It ranks 1,987 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 487 residents
- 16.5 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 736 m
Schnepfau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schnepfau ranks No. 82 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 32.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 995 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,315 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bizau (1,110 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,980 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schnepfau over time
Schnepfau had 465 residents in 2016 and 487 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 470 |
| 2022 | 477 |
| 2023 | 486 |
| 2024 | 496 |
| 2025 | 485 |
| 2026 | 487 |
All indicators for Schnepfau
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 | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 40.9 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 202 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,987 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.39 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 64 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,830 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 72 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 68 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,849 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 139.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 610 € | 650 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 854 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.0% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 198 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,776 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 41.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 64.0% | 67.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 144 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,982 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schnepfau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.9% | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Schnepfau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade32.4% ×1.4
- Manufacturing14.7% ×2.4
- Construction10.3% ×1.5
- Health and social work8.8% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services5.9% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services4.4% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Schnepfau
Where is Schnepfau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schnepfau?
Schnepfau has 487 residents (2026), ranking 1,987 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schnepfau?
Schnepfau covers 16.5 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Schnepfau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schnepfau went from 465 to 487, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Schnepfau?
Schnepfau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.352, longitude 9.946.
Private households: what is the figure for Schnepfau?
In Schnepfau, “Private households” stands at 202 (2024), ranking 1,987 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Schnepfau?
In Schnepfau, “Families” stands at 144 (2024), ranking 1,982 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schnepfau?
In Schnepfau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 995 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schnepfau?
The nearest to Schnepfau are Bizau (2.5 km), Au (4.1 km), Reuthe (4.4 km), Mellau (4.8 km), Bezau (4.9 km).