Schwarzenberg: population and statistics
Schwarzenberg has a population of 1,931 (2026) across 25.8 km², or 74.9 people per km². It ranks 1,000 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,931 residents
- 25.8 km²
- 75 people/km²
- 677 m
Schwarzenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Schwarzenberg ranks No. 47 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 136.9 in Schwarzenberg, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Median age”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,612 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Andelsbuch, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egg (3,783 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schwarzenberg over time
Schwarzenberg had 1,877 residents in 2016 and 1,931 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,823 |
| 2022 | 1,841 |
| 2023 | 1,847 |
| 2024 | 1,875 |
| 2025 | 1,900 |
| 2026 | 1,931 |
All indicators for Schwarzenberg
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 | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.2% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 163 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,820 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,886 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.7% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,309 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 750 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,076 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.51 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 414 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 243 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 598 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 260 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 632 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136.9 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 108 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 228 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 848 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.1 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 420 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 586 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 381 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 547 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,653 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,817 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 747 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 890 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 39.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 705 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,617 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 10.8% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 710 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 492 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,151 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schwarzenberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 64.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,291 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 525 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schwarzenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade14.7% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.7% ×1.1
- Construction14.3% ×2.1
- Accommodation and food services12.9% ×1.7
- Manufacturing10.7% ×1.8
- Health and social work7.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities7.1% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwarzenberg
Where is Schwarzenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg has 1,931 residents (2026), ranking 1,000 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg covers 25.8 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Schwarzenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schwarzenberg went from 1,877 to 1,931, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Schwarzenberg?
Schwarzenberg is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.413, longitude 9.853.
Median age: what is the figure for Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, “Median age” stands at 41.5 years (2026), ranking 1,886 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 136.9 (2024), ranking 108 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwarzenberg?
In Schwarzenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwarzenberg?
The nearest to Schwarzenberg are Andelsbuch (3.2 km), Egg (3.8 km), Alberschwende (4.4 km), Bezau (4.8 km), Reuthe (5.7 km).