St. Gallenkirch: population and statistics
St. Gallenkirch has a population of 2,237 (2026) across 128.1 km², or 17.5 people per km². It ranks 857 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,237 residents
- 128.1 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 1,097 m
St. Gallenkirch in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, St. Gallenkirch ranks No. 43 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 9.4% in St. Gallenkirch, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 186.4 in St. Gallenkirch, compared with an average of 90.0 in Vorarlberg and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 48.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 23° generates about 889 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,936 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gaschurn, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schruns (3,989 residents), 7.9 km away.
Population of St. Gallenkirch over time
St. Gallenkirch had 2,190 residents in 2016 and 2,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,216 |
| 2022 | 2,206 |
| 2023 | 2,216 |
| 2024 | 2,222 |
| 2025 | 2,222 |
| 2026 | 2,237 |
All indicators for St. Gallenkirch
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 | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 24.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 499 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 47.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 683 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.9% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,695 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 949 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 842 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 210 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 733 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 742 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104.0 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 580 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 417 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 412 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 186.4 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 41 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,432 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 39 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,787 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 754 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.6% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,652 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 9.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 44 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 652 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 978 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.2 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,126 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 66.6% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,624 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.0% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 432 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 621 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 908 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Gallenkirch | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.1% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 460 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.9% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: St. Gallenkirch
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services48.7% ×6.6
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.6% ×0.7
- Manufacturing6.0% ×1.0
- Construction6.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services5.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work3.9% ×0.4
- Other service activities3.6% ×0.4
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Gallenkirch?
St. Gallenkirch has 2,237 residents (2026), ranking 857 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Gallenkirch?
St. Gallenkirch covers 128.1 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of St. Gallenkirch growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Gallenkirch went from 2,190 to 2,237, a change of +2.1%.
Where is St. Gallenkirch?
St. Gallenkirch is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.017, longitude 9.967.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for St. Gallenkirch?
In St. Gallenkirch, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 9.4% (2024), ranking 44 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for St. Gallenkirch?
In St. Gallenkirch, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 186.4 (2026), ranking 41 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Gallenkirch?
In St. Gallenkirch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 23° produces about 889 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Gallenkirch?
The nearest to St. Gallenkirch are Gaschurn (5.6 km), Schruns (7.9 km), Tschagguns (8.3 km), Silbertal (8.7 km), Bartholomäberg (9.5 km).