Grub (AR): population and statistics
Grub (AR) has a population of 986 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 1,465 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 986 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 817 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Grub (AR) ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.8% in Grub (AR), compared with an average of 70.0% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 56.9% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 5.3% in Grub (AR), compared with an average of 9.6% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Grub (AR) in numbers
Where is Grub (AR)?
Population of Grub (AR) over time
Grub (AR) had 1,008 residents in 2015 and 986 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 980 |
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 984 |
| 2023 | 971 |
| 2024 | 986 |
| 2025 | 986 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 590 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Heiden (4,413 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grub (AR)
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 | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 319 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 482 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,538 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.7% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 241 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,671 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.8% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 47 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.2% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 684 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.3% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.6% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 243 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 821 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 100 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 1,085 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,990 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 228 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.0 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,700 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,083 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,160 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.1 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 535 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 280 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,455 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 284.0 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,229 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.0% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 657 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.9% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,432 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grub (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.3% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,101 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grub (AR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grub (AR)?
Grub (AR) has 986 residents (2025), ranking 1,465 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grub (AR)?
Grub (AR) covers 4.2 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Grub (AR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grub (AR) went from 1,008 to 986, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Grub (AR)?
Grub (AR) is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Vorderland (district). Latitude 47.448, longitude 9.509.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Grub (AR)?
In Grub (AR), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.8% (2026), ranking 47 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Grub (AR)?
In Grub (AR), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 5.3% (2026), ranking 1,641 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grub (AR)?
In Grub (AR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grub (AR)?
The nearest to Grub (AR) are Heiden (1.8 km), Rorschacherberg (2.2 km), Rehetobel (3.1 km), Wolfhalden (3.2 km), Eggersriet (3.2 km).