Thüringen: population and statistics
Thüringen has a population of 2,319 (2026) across 5.7 km², or 409 people per km². It ranks 812 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,319 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 409 people/km²
- 556 m
Thüringen in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Thüringen ranks No. 40 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.6 in Thüringen, compared with an average of 83.4 in Vorarlberg and 92.6 nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 54.3 in Thüringen, compared with an average of 50.1 in Vorarlberg and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.5% 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?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 794 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ludesch (3,755 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,896 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Thüringen over time
Thüringen had 2,253 residents in 2016 and 2,319 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,215 |
| 2022 | 2,275 |
| 2023 | 2,293 |
| 2024 | 2,341 |
| 2025 | 2,336 |
| 2026 | 2,319 |
All indicators for Thüringen
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 | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.0% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 404 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 21.3% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,152 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.6 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,579 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,009 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 778 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 135 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,191 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,181 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64.6 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,823 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 178 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 1,096 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,721 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 666 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 286 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,459 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 439 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,431 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,269 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 542 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 54.3 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 329 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 732 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.5% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 467 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 682 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 803 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Thüringen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.1% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,543 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: Thüringen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.5% ×1.0
- Construction15.7% ×2.4
- Manufacturing13.5% ×2.2
- Other service activities13.5% ×1.6
- Health and social work11.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Accommodation and food services4.5% ×0.6
- Information and communication3.4% ×0.5
Sunshine and temperatures: Thüringen
Where is Thüringen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thüringen?
Thüringen has 2,319 residents (2026), ranking 812 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Thüringen?
Thüringen covers 5.7 km², with a density of 409 people per km².
Is the population of Thüringen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Thüringen went from 2,253 to 2,319, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Thüringen?
Thüringen is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.200, longitude 9.767.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thüringen?
In Thüringen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.6 (2024), ranking 1,823 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thüringen?
In Thüringen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 54.3 (2024), ranking 329 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thüringen?
In Thüringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,224 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thüringen?
The nearest to Thüringen are Ludesch (1.3 km), Bludesch (1.5 km), Thüringerberg (2.1 km), Schnifis (3.4 km), Nüziders (4.5 km).