Zwischenwasser: population and statistics
Zwischenwasser has a population of 3,422 (2026) across 22.6 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 486 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,422 residents
- 22.6 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 623 m
Zwischenwasser in numbers
Key points
Among the 96 municipalities in Vorarlberg, Zwischenwasser ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: 88.5% in Zwischenwasser, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vorarlberg and 53.0% nationally.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.8 in Zwischenwasser, compared with an average of 90.0 in Vorarlberg and 102.8 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,193 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vorarlberg for “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,168 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sulz, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rankweil (12,168 residents), 1.8 km away.
Population of Zwischenwasser over time
Zwischenwasser had 3,223 residents in 2016 and 3,422 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,328 |
| 2022 | 3,355 |
| 2023 | 3,375 |
| 2024 | 3,423 |
| 2025 | 3,419 |
| 2026 | 3,422 |
All indicators for Zwischenwasser
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 | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.1% | 15.5% | 14.5% | ranked 377 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 20.5% | 19.4% | 22.1% | ranked 1,328 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,602 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 48.5% | 50.3% | 50.3% | ranked 1,818 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,433 | 179,909 | 4,139,571 | ranked 508 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.32 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,101 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 171 | 29,888 | 743,940 | ranked 955 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 191 | 34,310 | 850,266 | ranked 939 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55.8 | 83.4 | 91.3 | ranked 1,931 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 215 | 37,112 | 945,381 | ranked 914 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.8 | 90.0 | 98.4 | ranked 1,938 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 174 € | 650 € | 344 € | ranked 1,794 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,538 € | 2,089 € | 1,414 € | ranked 907 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 76.3% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,205 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 462 | 206,368 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,240 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 13.5 | 50.1 | 32.4 | ranked 1,917 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 88.5% | 67.6% | 77.3% | ranked 27 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.2% | 20.8% | 8.5% | ranked 361 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 949 | 112,558 | 2,490,615 | ranked 515 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Zwischenwasser | Vorarlberg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.6% | 58.4% | 66.4% | ranked 1,595 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.7% | 14.1% | 11.0% | ranked 415 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Zwischenwasser
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade19.2% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical13.1% ×1.0
- Construction11.2% ×1.7
- Health and social work11.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.5% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×5.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Zwischenwasser
Where is Zwischenwasser?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zwischenwasser?
Zwischenwasser has 3,422 residents (2026), ranking 486 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Zwischenwasser?
Zwischenwasser covers 22.6 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Zwischenwasser growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zwischenwasser went from 3,223 to 3,422, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Zwischenwasser?
Zwischenwasser is in Vorarlberg. It belongs to Feldkirch (district). Latitude 47.279, longitude 9.666.
Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence: what is the figure for Zwischenwasser?
In Zwischenwasser, “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence” stands at 88.5% (2024), ranking 27 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 77.3%.
Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zwischenwasser?
In Zwischenwasser, “Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.8 (2026), ranking 1,938 of 1,978 municipalities; the national median is 98.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zwischenwasser?
In Zwischenwasser, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,193 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zwischenwasser?
The nearest to Zwischenwasser are Sulz (1.4 km), Röthis (1.4 km), Rankweil (1.8 km), Weiler (2.6 km), Viktorsberg (2.6 km).