Schröcken: population and statistics
Schröcken has a population of 216 (2026) across 23.4 km², or 9.2 people per km². It ranks 2,077 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 216 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 1,543 m
Schröcken in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schröcken ranks No. 94 by population.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 64.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 875 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Private households”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Families”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lech (1,553 residents), 6.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schröcken over time
Schröcken had 215 residents in 2016 and 216 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 206 |
| 2022 | 210 |
| 2023 | 213 |
| 2024 | 211 |
| 2025 | 216 |
| 2026 | 216 |
All indicators for Schröcken
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 | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 45.5 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 45.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 98 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,074 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.18 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 43 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,977 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,976 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 53 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,941 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 245.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 2,755 € | 650 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 16,823 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 117 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 52.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 17.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 57 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,075 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schröcken | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.0% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: Schröcken
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services64.2% ×8.7
- Wholesale and retail trade9.4% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical5.7% ×0.4
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing3.8% ×0.6
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing1.9% ×1.7
- Arts, entertainment and recreation1.9% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Schröcken
Where is Schröcken?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schröcken?
Schröcken has 216 residents (2026), ranking 2,077 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schröcken?
Schröcken covers 23.4 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Schröcken growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schröcken went from 215 to 216, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Schröcken?
Schröcken is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.250, longitude 10.083.
Private households: what is the figure for Schröcken?
In Schröcken, “Private households” stands at 98 (2024), ranking 2,074 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 771.
Families: what is the figure for Schröcken?
In Schröcken, “Families” stands at 57 (2024), ranking 2,075 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schröcken?
In Schröcken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 875 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schröcken?
The nearest to Schröcken are Lech (6.3 km), Warth (7.5 km), Schoppernau (8.6 km), Mittelberg (9.8 km), Au (11 km).