St. Gerold: population and statistics
St. Gerold has a population of 389 (2026) across 12.6 km², or 30.9 people per km². It ranks 2,024 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 389 residents
- 12.6 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 895 m
St. Gerold in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, St. Gerold ranks No. 88 by population.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 29.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,224 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Families”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Active trade licences”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Private households”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,762 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Blons, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Raggal (908 residents), 1.7 km away.
Population of St. Gerold over time
St. Gerold had 414 residents in 2016 and 389 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 406 |
| 2022 | 398 |
| 2023 | 383 |
| 2024 | 380 |
| 2025 | 396 |
| 2026 | 389 |
All indicators for St. Gerold
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. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Median age (2026) | 39.4 years | – | 46.2 | ||
| Share of women (2026) | 47.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 162 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 2,024 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.43 persons | – | 2.35 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 37 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 2,004 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 2,017 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ||
| Active trade licences (2026) | 31 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 2,037 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ||
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 198 € | 650 € | 344 € | ||
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 9,759 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ||
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.0% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ||
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 112 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,968 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 27.9 | 50.1 | 32.4 |
Transport
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% |
Society
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Families (2024) | 99 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 2,046 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | St. Gerold | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 67.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.4% | 14.1% | 11.0% |
Business sectors: St. Gerold
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade29.0% ×1.3
- Health and social work25.8% ×2.6
- Construction12.9% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services12.9% ×1.7
- Other service activities6.5% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.2% ×0.5
- Transport and storage3.2% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services3.2% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Gerold
Where is St. Gerold?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Gerold?
St. Gerold has 389 residents (2026), ranking 2,024 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is St. Gerold?
St. Gerold covers 12.6 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of St. Gerold growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of St. Gerold went from 414 to 389, a change of −6.0%.
Where is St. Gerold?
St. Gerold is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.221, longitude 9.820.
Families: what is the figure for St. Gerold?
In St. Gerold, “Families” stands at 99 (2024), ranking 2,046 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 534.
Active trade licences: what is the figure for St. Gerold?
In St. Gerold, “Active trade licences” stands at 31 (2026), ranking 2,037 of 2,088 municipalities; the national median is 188.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Gerold?
In St. Gerold, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Gerold?
The nearest to St. Gerold are Blons (1.2 km), Raggal (1.7 km), Thüringerberg (2.9 km), Ludesch (4.2 km), Thüringen (4.7 km).