Sonntag: population and statistics
Sonntag has a population of 615 (2026) across 81.6 km², or 7.5 people per km². It ranks 1,932 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 615 residents
- 81.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 834 m
Sonntag in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Sonntag ranks No. 78 by population.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): 85.9% in Sonntag, compared with an average of 75.2% in Vorarlberg and 73.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 72.6% in Sonntag, compared with an average of 58.4% in Vorarlberg and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”.
- “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fontanella, 1.1 km away.
Population of Sonntag over time
Sonntag had 694 residents in 2016 and 615 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 631 |
| 2022 | 635 |
| 2023 | 636 |
| 2024 | 636 |
| 2025 | 624 |
| 2026 | 615 |
All indicators for Sonntag
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 | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 150 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.0% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,429 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 41.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,856 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 258 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,917 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 672 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 77 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,725 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137.4 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 106 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 92 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,698 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 113 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 464 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 630 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,018 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 115 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 85.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 3 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,759 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 296 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,530 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 47.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 465 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,725 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 164 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,951 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sonntag | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 72.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 72 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,898 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sonntag
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services20.2% ×2.7
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.4% ×1.2
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Other service activities7.9% ×0.9
- Construction3.4% ×0.5
- Administrative and support services3.4% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Sonntag
Where is Sonntag?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sonntag?
Sonntag has 615 residents (2026), ranking 1,932 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sonntag?
Sonntag covers 81.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Sonntag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sonntag went from 694 to 615, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Sonntag?
Sonntag is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.239, longitude 9.901.
Employment rate (aged 15 to 64): what is the figure for Sonntag?
In Sonntag, “Employment rate (aged 15 to 64)” stands at 85.9% (2024), ranking 3 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.4%.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Sonntag?
In Sonntag, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 72.6% (2024), ranking 72 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sonntag?
In Sonntag, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sonntag?
The nearest to Sonntag are Fontanella (1.1 km), Damüls (5.1 km), Blons (5.3 km), Raggal (5.9 km), St. Gerold (6.5 km).