Wolfurt: population and statistics
Wolfurt has a population of 9,025 (2026) across 10.0 km², or 902 people per km². It ranks 109 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,025 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 902 people/km²
- 437 m
Wolfurt in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Wolfurt ranks No. 11 by population.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 1,134 € in Wolfurt, compared with an average of 650 € in Vorarlberg and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 23.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Families”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,401 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kennelbach, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bregenz (29,270 residents), 3.6 km away.
Population of Wolfurt over time
Wolfurt had 8,335 residents in 2016 and 9,025 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,655 |
| 2022 | 8,728 |
| 2023 | 8,765 |
| 2024 | 8,899 |
| 2025 | 8,954 |
| 2026 | 9,025 |
All indicators for Wolfurt
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 | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 588 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 18.6% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,707 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,621 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 3,836 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 117 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.31 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,143 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 602 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 140 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 713 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 131 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,430 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 830 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 141 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.0 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,201 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,134 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 76 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 529 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,666 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,268 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 567 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 7,052 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 79 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 79.0 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 112 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 73.7% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 18.9% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 187 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 2,481 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 108 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Wolfurt | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 59.3% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,825 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 15.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 315 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Wolfurt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade23.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work15.2% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Manufacturing7.6% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services6.1% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.1% ×0.7
- Information and communication5.7% ×0.8
Sunshine and temperatures: Wolfurt
Where is Wolfurt?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wolfurt?
Wolfurt has 9,025 residents (2026), ranking 109 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Wolfurt?
Wolfurt covers 10.0 km², with a density of 902 people per km².
Is the population of Wolfurt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Wolfurt went from 8,335 to 9,025, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Wolfurt?
Wolfurt is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Bregenz (district). Latitude 47.473, longitude 9.754.
Persons employed in establishments in the municipality: what is the figure for Wolfurt?
In Wolfurt, “Persons employed in establishments in the municipality” stands at 7,052 (2024), ranking 79 of 2,091 municipalities; the national median is 598.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wolfurt?
In Wolfurt, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 1,134 € (2019), ranking 76 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wolfurt?
In Wolfurt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wolfurt?
The nearest to Wolfurt are Kennelbach (1.5 km), Lauterach (1.8 km), Bildstein (2.2 km), Schwarzach (3.2 km), Bregenz (3.6 km).