Dornbirn Population 2026

Dornbirn has a population of 49,278, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇦🇹 Austria, located in Vorarlberg. Roughly 0.5% of Austria's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Vienna, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,278

Rank in Austria

Coordinates

47.41°N, 9.74°E

~437 m elevation · Europe/Vienna

Distance to capital (Vienna)

503 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Vorarlberg

City	Population	Rank in Austria
Feldkirch	33,420	#12
Bregenz	29,806	#13
Lustenau	22,821	#17
Hohenems	16,317	#23
Bludenz	15,102	#28

Cities near Dornbirn

Lustenau22,821 people · ~6 km away
Hohenems16,317 people · ~7 km away
Bregenz29,806 people · ~10 km away
Feldkirch33,420 people · ~23 km away
Bludenz15,102 people · ~29 km away
Telfs15,229 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dornbirn?

Dornbirn has a population of 49,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Austria.

What region is Dornbirn in?

Dornbirn is located in Vorarlberg, Austria.

Is Dornbirn the capital of Austria?

No, the capital of Austria is Vienna, about 503 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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