Übersaxen: population and statistics
Übersaxen has a population of 638 (2026) across 5.8 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,916 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 638 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 897 m
Übersaxen in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Übersaxen ranks No. 77 by population.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 0.8% in Übersaxen, compared with an average of 5.1% in Vorarlberg and 6.5% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.6 in Übersaxen, compared with an average of 90.0 in Vorarlberg and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 807 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rankweil (12,168 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Übersaxen over time
Übersaxen had 639 residents in 2016 and 638 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 619 |
| 2022 | 620 |
| 2023 | 635 |
| 2024 | 624 |
| 2025 | 622 |
| 2026 | 638 |
All indicators for Übersaxen
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 | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 1,014 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) | 44.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,442 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 245 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,938 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.55 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 318 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 45 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 1,962 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 1,980 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73.7 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,613 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 31 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 2,037 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.6 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,972 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 193 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,685 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,722 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 350 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 82.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 54 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 0.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,973 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 88 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 2,012 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 14.1 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,908 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 87.1% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 74 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 6.9% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 185 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,913 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Übersaxen | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 427 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 9.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Übersaxen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.7% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services16.7% ×2.2
- Construction13.3% ×2.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10.0% ×9.2
- Professional, scientific and technical10.0% ×0.7
- Health and social work10.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing3.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Übersaxen
Where is Übersaxen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Übersaxen?
Übersaxen has 638 residents (2026), ranking 1,916 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Übersaxen?
Übersaxen covers 5.8 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Übersaxen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Übersaxen went from 639 to 638, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Übersaxen?
Übersaxen is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.253, longitude 9.671.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Übersaxen?
In Übersaxen, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 0.8% (2024), ranking 1,973 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Übersaxen?
In Übersaxen, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.6 (2026), ranking 1,972 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Übersaxen?
In Übersaxen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Übersaxen?
The nearest to Übersaxen are Rankweil (2.2 km), Laterns (2.6 km), Zwischenwasser (2.9 km), Satteins (3.2 km), Dünserberg (3.5 km).