Canton
Appenzell Ausserrhoden: municipalities in numbers
Appenzell Ausserrhoden (canton) has 20 municipalities and 57,221 residents across 243 km², or 236 people per km². Population: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 57,221 residents
- 20 municipalities
- 243 km²
- 236 people/km²
Map and records: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Population change over 10 years
All municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Click a column heading to sort the table.
| Municipality | Population | Population change over 10 years | Population density | Area | Share of foreign nationals | Share of people aged 65 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herisau | 16,100 | +2.4% | 638.9 people/km² | 25.2 km² | 26.1% | 21.4% |
| Teufen (AR) | 6,646 | +7.8% | 435.8 people/km² | 15.2 km² | 12.8% | 22.9% |
| Speicher | 4,505 | +6.9% | 551.4 people/km² | 8.2 km² | 12.0% | 21.7% |
| Heiden | 4,413 | +6.3% | 588.4 people/km² | 7.5 km² | 23.0% | 24.5% |
| Gais | 3,150 | +2.5% | 148.5 people/km² | 21.2 km² | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Urnäsch | 2,382 | +6.0% | 49.3 people/km² | 48.3 km² | 12.0% | 22.5% |
| Walzenhausen | 2,111 | +2.8% | 301.6 people/km² | 7.0 km² | 25.1% | 21.5% |
| Bühler | 1,958 | +14.8% | 349.0 people/km² | 5.6 km² | 25.5% | 18.7% |
| Wolfhalden | 1,913 | +7.8% | 276.0 people/km² | 6.9 km² | 16.4% | 21.5% |
| Waldstatt | 1,906 | +6.9% | 282.4 people/km² | 6.8 km² | 12.2% | 24.7% |
| Trogen | 1,905 | +11.8% | 190.1 people/km² | 10.0 km² | 14.4% | 23.9% |
| Rehetobel | 1,710 | −1.1% | 254.5 people/km² | 6.7 km² | 13.2% | 22.6% |
| Schwellbrunn | 1,543 | +0.8% | 88.6 people/km² | 17.4 km² | 7.0% | 20.5% |
| Stein (AR) | 1,492 | +6.1% | 159.2 people/km² | 9.4 km² | 7.6% | 22.5% |
| Lutzenberg | 1,340 | +6.9% | 592.9 people/km² | 2.3 km² | 21.0% | 22.3% |
| Grub (AR) | 986 | −2.2% | 234.2 people/km² | 4.2 km² | 16.3% | 24.6% |
| Hundwil | 967 | +0.5% | 40.4 people/km² | 24.0 km² | 7.5% | 16.4% |
| Wald (AR) | 916 | +8.5% | 134.3 people/km² | 6.8 km² | 13.3% | 22.1% |
| Reute (AR) | 717 | +3.6% | 143.7 people/km² | 5.0 km² | 20.6% | 26.9% |
| Schönengrund | 561 | +7.1% | 108.1 people/km² | 5.2 km² | 4.6% | 21.0% |
Appenzell Ausserrhoden compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals | 18.2% | 27.7% |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Dwellings | 30,688 | 4,927,050 |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 | 42.4% | 22.4% |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 | 17.2% | 24.6% |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings | 70.0% | 56.9% |
| Oil or gas heating systems | 57.6% | 61.7% |
| Heat pumps as main heating | 9.6% | 15.5% |
| Wood heating systems | 24.8% | 9.3% |
| District heating | 3.9% | 7.3% |
| Photovoltaic installations | 3,749 | 329,600 |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants | 1,459 kW | 919.4 kW |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 7,100 kWh/inh. |
| Establishments | 4,973 | 728,011 |
| Jobs | 28,993 | 5,679,518 |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants | 506.7 | 622.5 |
| Share of jobs in services | 68.9% | 73.4% |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction | 24.5% | 22.0% |
| Entities listed in the commercial register | 5,736 | 762,757 |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants | 100.2 | 83.6 |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities | 74.8% | 68.6% |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities | 20.8% | 26.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Appenzell Ausserrhoden has 20 municipalities. The most populous is Herisau, with 16,100 residents.
What is the population of Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Appenzell Ausserrhoden has 57,221 residents (2025), or 236 people per km².
Which municipality in Appenzell Ausserrhoden is growing fastest?
Bühler has the fastest growth in Appenzell Ausserrhoden over 10 years: +14.8%.