Bregenz Population 2026

Bregenz has a population of 29,806, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Vorarlberg. Roughly 0.3% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bregenz (capital Vienna shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,806

Rank in Austria

#13

Coordinates

47.50°N, 9.75°E

~405 m elevation · Europe/Vienna

Distance to capital (Vienna)

500 km

311 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vorarlberg

City	Population	Rank in Austria
Dornbirn	49,278	#9
Feldkirch	33,420	#12
Lustenau	22,821	#17
Hohenems	16,317	#23
Bludenz	15,102	#28

Cities near Bregenz

Dornbirn49,278 people · ~10 km away
Lustenau22,821 people · ~11 km away
Hohenems16,317 people · ~16 km away
Feldkirch33,420 people · ~32 km away
Bludenz15,102 people · ~39 km away
Telfs15,229 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bregenz?

Bregenz has a population of 29,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Austria.

What region is Bregenz in?

Bregenz is located in Vorarlberg, Austria.

Is Bregenz the capital of Austria?

No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 500 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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