Silbertal: population and statistics
Silbertal has a population of 845 (2026) across 88.7 km², or 9.5 people per km². It ranks 1,781 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 845 residents
- 88.7 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 890 m
Silbertal in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Silbertal ranks No. 67 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 5.5% in Silbertal, compared with an average of 14.1% in Vorarlberg and 17.6% nationally.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,524 € in Silbertal, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 26.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 1,010 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Average household size”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dalaas (1,609 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,040 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Silbertal over time
Silbertal had 840 residents in 2016 and 845 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 850 |
| 2022 | 849 |
| 2023 | 859 |
| 2024 | 854 |
| 2025 | 849 |
| 2026 | 845 |
All indicators for Silbertal
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 | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.8% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 99 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 17.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,843 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.1 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,836 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 317 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,831 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.69 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 94 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 54 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,904 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,907 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68.1 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,739 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 72 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,825 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,448 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 668 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 282 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,524 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 76 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 81.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 87 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 881 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 134 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,917 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 15.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,849 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 397 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 4.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,599 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 243 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,786 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Silbertal | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 64 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 5.5% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,939 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Silbertal
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services26.8% ×3.6
- Health and social work14.1% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade11.3% ×0.5
- Manufacturing9.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities8.5% ×1.0
- Construction7.0% ×1.1
- Transport and storage4.2% ×1.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Silbertal
Where is Silbertal?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Silbertal?
Silbertal has 845 residents (2026), ranking 1,781 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Silbertal?
Silbertal covers 88.7 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Silbertal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Silbertal went from 840 to 845, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Silbertal?
Silbertal is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.095, longitude 9.978.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Silbertal?
In Silbertal, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 5.5% (2024), ranking 1,939 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Silbertal?
In Silbertal, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,524 € (2019), ranking 76 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Silbertal?
In Silbertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 1,010 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Silbertal?
The nearest to Silbertal are Dalaas (3.3 km), Schruns (4.8 km), Bartholomäberg (5.3 km), Tschagguns (6.2 km), Innerbraz (7.3 km).