Weiler: population and statistics
Weiler has a population of 2,275 (2026) across 3.1 km², or 739 people per km². It ranks 837 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,275 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 739 people/km²
- 468 m
Weiler in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Weiler ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.7% in Weiler, compared with an average of 19.4% in Vorarlberg and 20.7% nationally.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 86.8% in Weiler, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 26.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,213 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Klaus, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zwischenwasser (3,422 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,852 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Weiler over time
Weiler had 2,098 residents in 2016 and 2,275 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,171 |
| 2022 | 2,241 |
| 2023 | 2,304 |
| 2024 | 2,312 |
| 2025 | 2,297 |
| 2026 | 2,275 |
All indicators for Weiler
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 | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.3% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 325 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 16.7% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,900 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.3 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,812 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.6% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 983 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 801 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.34 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,017 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 191 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 839 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 855 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,015 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 228 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 848 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.2 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 917 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 549 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 449 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,769 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 767 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 488 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 929 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 775 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 860 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 33.7 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 926 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 86.8% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 87 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 14.6% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 397 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 659 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 837 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Weiler | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.9% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,575 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.2% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 469 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Weiler
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade26.4% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical12.3% ×0.9
- Manufacturing11.5% ×1.9
- Health and social work7.9% ×0.8
- Construction7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.5% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.2% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Weiler
Where is Weiler?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weiler?
Weiler has 2,275 residents (2026), ranking 837 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Weiler?
Weiler covers 3.1 km², with a density of 739 people per km².
Is the population of Weiler growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Weiler went from 2,098 to 2,275, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Weiler?
Weiler is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.300, longitude 9.650.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Weiler?
In Weiler, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 1,900 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Weiler?
In Weiler, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 86.8% (2024), ranking 87 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Weiler?
In Weiler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,213 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Weiler?
The nearest to Weiler are Klaus (1.0 km), Sulz (1.3 km), Röthis (1.4 km), Viktorsberg (1.9 km), Zwischenwasser (2.6 km).