Sulz: population and statistics
Sulz has a population of 2,713 (2026) across 3.0 km², or 898 people per km². It ranks 676 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,713 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 898 people/km²
- 489 m
Sulz in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Sulz ranks No. 34 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 3,066 € in Sulz, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.9% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,201 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 423 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Röthis, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rankweil (12,168 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,804 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sulz over time
Sulz had 2,558 residents in 2016 and 2,713 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,597 |
| 2022 | 2,609 |
| 2023 | 2,640 |
| 2024 | 2,705 |
| 2025 | 2,712 |
| 2026 | 2,713 |
All indicators for Sulz
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 | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.1% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 741 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,690 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,751 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,205 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 635 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.25 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,380 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 207 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 760 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 761 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84.2 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,276 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 301 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 612 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 601 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 606 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 355 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,066 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 264 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.8% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 645 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 535 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,402 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 490 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 51.8 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 377 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.0% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 371 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 338 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 764 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 695 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sulz | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 61.8% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,682 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 402 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sulz
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.9% ×1.1
- Construction12.1% ×1.8
- Manufacturing10.8% ×1.8
- Health and social work10.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical10.1% ×0.7
- Other service activities9.4% ×1.1
- Information and communication6.4% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Sulz
Where is Sulz?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sulz?
Sulz has 2,713 residents (2026), ranking 676 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sulz?
Sulz covers 3.0 km², with a density of 898 people per km².
Is the population of Sulz growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sulz went from 2,558 to 2,713, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Sulz?
Sulz is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.288, longitude 9.653.
Median age: what is the figure for Sulz?
In Sulz, “Median age” stands at 42.7 years (2026), ranking 1,751 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 46.2 years.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Sulz?
In Sulz, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 3,066 € (2019), ranking 264 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sulz?
In Sulz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,201 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sulz?
The nearest to Sulz are Röthis (0.9 km), Weiler (1.3 km), Zwischenwasser (1.4 km), Viktorsberg (2.2 km), Klaus (2.3 km).