Schnifis: population and statistics
Schnifis has a population of 796 (2026) across 4.9 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 1,822 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 796 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 163 people/km²
- 650 m
Schnifis in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schnifis ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 17.6% in Schnifis, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,225 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 682 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Düns, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schlins (2,551 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,900 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schnifis over time
Schnifis had 787 residents in 2016 and 796 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 808 |
| 2022 | 809 |
| 2023 | 789 |
| 2024 | 799 |
| 2025 | 805 |
| 2026 | 796 |
All indicators for Schnifis
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 | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 232 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,826 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,763 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 315 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,837 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.56 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 295 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 61 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,848 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,872 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 70 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,837 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,366 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 182 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,749 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,015 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,277 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,228 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 261 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,617 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 32.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 996 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 81.4% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 225 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,829 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schnifis | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.7% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,587 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.0% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 286 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schnifis
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×0.7
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.3% ×13.1
- Construction12.9% ×1.9
- Health and social work11.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing10.0% ×1.7
- Professional, scientific and technical8.6% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schnifis
Where is Schnifis?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schnifis?
Schnifis has 796 residents (2026), ranking 1,822 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schnifis?
Schnifis covers 4.9 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Schnifis growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schnifis went from 787 to 796, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Schnifis?
Schnifis is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.214, longitude 9.727.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schnifis?
In Schnifis, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 1,826 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Schnifis?
In Schnifis, “Establishments” stands at 64 (2024), ranking 1,872 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 170.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schnifis?
In Schnifis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,225 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schnifis?
The nearest to Schnifis are Düns (1.2 km), Röns (2.0 km), Schlins (2.2 km), Bludesch (2.2 km), Dünserberg (2.7 km).