Schoppernau: population and statistics
Schoppernau has a population of 943 (2026) across 47.6 km², or 19.8 people per km². It ranks 1,716 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 943 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 840 m
Schoppernau in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schoppernau ranks No. 65 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 975 € in Schoppernau, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 59.8% in Schoppernau, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 31.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,082 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,671 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Au (1,925 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schoppernau over time
Schoppernau had 956 residents in 2016 and 943 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 942 |
| 2022 | 937 |
| 2023 | 946 |
| 2024 | 943 |
| 2025 | 941 |
| 2026 | 943 |
All indicators for Schoppernau
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 | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 470 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,653 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 44.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,368 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 376 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,732 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.47 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 541 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 106 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 114 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,475 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 121.3 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 248 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 103 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,622 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 639 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 975 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 107 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,132 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 568 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 577 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 469 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 355 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,418 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 37.8 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 755 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 59.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,788 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 675 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 256 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,752 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schoppernau | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 7.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,670 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schoppernau
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services31.1% ×4.2
- Wholesale and retail trade16.5% ×0.7
- Construction10.7% ×1.6
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.8% ×1.1
- Other service activities3.9% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services2.9% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Schoppernau
Where is Schoppernau?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schoppernau?
Schoppernau has 943 residents (2026), ranking 1,716 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schoppernau?
Schoppernau covers 47.6 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Schoppernau growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schoppernau went from 956 to 943, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Schoppernau?
Schoppernau is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.313, longitude 10.018.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schoppernau?
In Schoppernau, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 975 € (2019), ranking 107 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Schoppernau?
In Schoppernau, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 59.8% (2024), ranking 1,788 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schoppernau?
In Schoppernau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,082 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schoppernau?
The nearest to Schoppernau are Au (3.3 km), Schnepfau (6.9 km), Schröcken (8.6 km), Bizau (9.4 km), Mittelberg (10 km).