Tschagguns: population and statistics
Tschagguns has a population of 2,232 (2026) across 57.6 km², or 38.8 people per km². It ranks 859 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,232 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 693 m
Tschagguns in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Tschagguns ranks No. 44 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 4,071 € in Tschagguns, compared with an average of 2,089 € in Vorarlberg and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 16.1% in Tschagguns, compared with an average of 20.8% in Vorarlberg and 20.1% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 32.1% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,066 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schruns (3,989 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Tschagguns over time
Tschagguns had 2,187 residents in 2016 and 2,232 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,172 |
| 2022 | 2,157 |
| 2023 | 2,187 |
| 2024 | 2,197 |
| 2025 | 2,257 |
| 2026 | 2,232 |
All indicators for Tschagguns
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 | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.6% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 945 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.3% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 730 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.0 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,032 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,055 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,002 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 787 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.23 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,458 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 160 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,009 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 176 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,015 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78.2 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,484 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.9 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,069 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 713 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 244 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 4,071 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 111 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.7% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 498 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 543 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,124 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 24.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,397 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 80.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 613 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.1% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 313 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 637 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 876 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Tschagguns | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.4% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 978 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 10.3% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Tschagguns
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services32.1% ×4.3
- Health and social work16.0% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.6
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Construction5.2% ×0.8
- Information and communication3.3% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services3.3% ×0.4
Sunshine and temperatures: Tschagguns
Where is Tschagguns?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tschagguns?
Tschagguns has 2,232 residents (2026), ranking 859 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Tschagguns?
Tschagguns covers 57.6 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Tschagguns growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tschagguns went from 2,187 to 2,232, a change of +2.1%.
Where is Tschagguns?
Tschagguns is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bludenz (district). Latitude 47.077, longitude 9.901.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Tschagguns?
In Tschagguns, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 4,071 € (2019), ranking 111 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Tschagguns?
In Tschagguns, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 16.1% (2024), ranking 313 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tschagguns?
In Tschagguns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tschagguns?
The nearest to Tschagguns are Schruns (1.4 km), Bartholomäberg (1.8 km), Vandans (3.4 km), St. Anton im Montafon (5.1 km), Silbertal (6.2 km).