Schwarzach: population and statistics
Schwarzach has a population of 3,916 (2026) across 4.9 km², or 798 people per km². It ranks 398 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,916 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 798 people/km²
- 436 m
Schwarzach in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schwarzach ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 18.2% in Schwarzach, compared with an average of 14.1% in Vorarlberg and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 777 € in Schwarzach, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bildstein, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wolfurt (9,025 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzach over time
Schwarzach had 3,844 residents in 2016 and 3,916 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,919 |
| 2022 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 3,898 |
| 2024 | 3,843 |
| 2025 | 3,854 |
| 2026 | 3,916 |
All indicators for Schwarzach
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 | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.2% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 702 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.9% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,237 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 45.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,133 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.7% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 658 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,684 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 387 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 312 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 430 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 337 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 453 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.2 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,119 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 384 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 460 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.1 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 995 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 777 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 201 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 993 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,300 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 870 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 2,343 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 267 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 61.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 235 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.6% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 639 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.1% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 364 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,105 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 407 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzach | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 60.4% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,776 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 18.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 166 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzach
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.5% ×1.0
- Health and social work19.0% ×1.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Construction6.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing6.3% ×1.0
- Information and communication6.3% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzach
Where is Schwarzach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzach?
Schwarzach has 3,916 residents (2026), ranking 398 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzach?
Schwarzach covers 4.9 km², with a density of 798 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzach growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzach went from 3,844 to 3,916, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Schwarzach?
Schwarzach is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.445, longitude 9.763.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schwarzach?
In Schwarzach, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 18.2% (2024), ranking 166 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schwarzach?
In Schwarzach, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 777 € (2019), ranking 201 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzach?
In Schwarzach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzach?
The nearest to Schwarzach are Bildstein (1.6 km), Wolfurt (3.2 km), Dornbirn (3.3 km), Kennelbach (4.3 km), Lauterach (4.3 km).