Bühler: population and statistics
Bühler has a population of 1,958 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 349 people per km². It ranks 981 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,958 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 349 people/km²
- 819 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Bühler ranks No. 8 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,042 in Bühler, compared with an average of 506.7 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 622.5 nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 5.9% in Bühler, compared with an average of 9.6% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Bühler in numbers
Where is Bühler?
Population of Bühler over time
Bühler had 1,705 residents in 2015 and 1,958 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,860 |
| 2021 | 1,853 |
| 2022 | 1,841 |
| 2023 | 1,954 |
| 2024 | 1,934 |
| 2025 | 1,958 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 786 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schlatt-Haslen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gais (3,150 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bühler
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 | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,259 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 977 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,064 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.2% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 233 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,313 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 1,068 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.1% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 690 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.9% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,606 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.6% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 783 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,661 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 393 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.6 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,215 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,942 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,180 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 154 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 946 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 162 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 871 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 393 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.7% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 209 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,041 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 457 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,042 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 72 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.3% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 319 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.6% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,217 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bühler | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.5% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 505 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bühler
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bühler?
Bühler has 1,958 residents (2025), ranking 981 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bühler?
Bühler covers 5.6 km², with a density of 349 people per km².
Is the population of Bühler growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bühler went from 1,705 to 1,958, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Bühler?
Bühler is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.373, longitude 9.421.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bühler?
In Bühler, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,042 (2024), ranking 72 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Bühler?
In Bühler, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 5.9% (2026), ranking 1,606 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bühler?
In Bühler, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bühler?
The nearest to Bühler are Schlatt-Haslen (2.6 km), Gais (2.6 km), Teufen (AR) (3.0 km), Appenzell (4.4 km), Speicher (4.5 km).