Schruns: population and statistics
Schruns has a population of 3,989 (2026) across 18.1 km², or 221 people per km². It ranks 386 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,989 residents
- 18.1 km²
- 221 people/km²
- 687 m
Schruns in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schruns ranks No. 23 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,394 € in Schruns, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 22.6% in Schruns, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,531 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tschagguns, 1.4 km away.
Population of Schruns over time
Schruns had 3,702 residents in 2016 and 3,989 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,898 |
| 2022 | 3,976 |
| 2023 | 4,027 |
| 2024 | 4,027 |
| 2025 | 4,000 |
| 2026 | 3,989 |
All indicators for Schruns
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 | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 25.2% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 433 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 48.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 661 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,933 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 319 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.04 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,876 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 400 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 289 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 464 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 283 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115.9 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 319 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 500 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 311 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.3 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 304 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,394 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 42 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,670 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 367 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.7% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,489 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 304 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,918 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 223 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 72.9 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 146 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 55.3% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,863 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 22.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 108 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,045 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 442 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schruns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.6% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 423 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schruns
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services19.2% ×2.6
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×0.7
- Health and social work14.0% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical12.1% ×0.9
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Schruns
Where is Schruns?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schruns?
Schruns has 3,989 residents (2026), ranking 386 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schruns?
Schruns covers 18.1 km², with a density of 221 people per km².
Is the population of Schruns growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schruns went from 3,702 to 3,989, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Schruns?
Schruns is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.080, longitude 9.919.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schruns?
In Schruns, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,394 € (2019), ranking 42 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schruns?
In Schruns, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 22.6% (2024), ranking 108 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schruns?
In Schruns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schruns?
The nearest to Schruns are Tschagguns (1.4 km), Bartholomäberg (1.5 km), Vandans (4.4 km), Silbertal (4.8 km), St. Anton im Montafon (5.7 km).