Sulzberg: population and statistics
Sulzberg has a population of 1,851 (2026) across 23.1 km², or 80.3 people per km². It ranks 1,044 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,851 residents
- 23.1 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 1,001 m
Sulzberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Sulzberg ranks No. 50 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.4% in Sulzberg, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Share of people under 15: 17.6% in Sulzberg, compared with an average of 15.5% in Vorarlberg and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 28.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,228 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Doren, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Alberschwende (3,361 residents), 9.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,684 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Sulzberg over time
Sulzberg had 1,774 residents in 2016 and 1,851 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 1,855 |
| 2023 | 1,836 |
| 2024 | 1,882 |
| 2025 | 1,854 |
| 2026 | 1,851 |
All indicators for Sulzberg
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 | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,289 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.2% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 710 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,137 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 178 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 905 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 967 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99.0 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 731 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 155 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,227 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.7 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,504 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 366 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 900 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,629 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 850 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.1% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,042 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,903 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 559 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,095 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.9 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,105 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 62.4% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,734 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.9% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 508 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,098 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Sulzberg | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 11.9% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 803 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Sulzberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade28.8% ×1.3
- Construction10.5% ×1.6
- Manufacturing9.8% ×1.6
- Accommodation and food services9.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical7.8% ×0.6
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5.9% ×2.5
- Information and communication5.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities5.2% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Sulzberg
Where is Sulzberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sulzberg?
Sulzberg has 1,851 residents (2026), ranking 1,044 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Sulzberg?
Sulzberg covers 23.1 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Sulzberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sulzberg went from 1,774 to 1,851, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Sulzberg?
Sulzberg is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.521, longitude 9.912.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Sulzberg?
In Sulzberg, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.4% (2024), ranking 1,903 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Sulzberg?
In Sulzberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sulzberg?
In Sulzberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sulzberg?
The nearest to Sulzberg are Doren (4.0 km), Riefensberg (4.3 km), Krumbach (4.5 km), Langenegg (5.9 km), Langen bei Bregenz (6.6 km).