Hundwil: population and statistics
Hundwil has a population of 967 (2025) across 24.0 km², or 40.4 people per km². It ranks 1,477 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 967 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 40 people/km²
- 808 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Hundwil ranks No. 17 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 73.9% in Hundwil, compared with an average of 42.4% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 59.6% in Hundwil, compared with an average of 24.8% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Hundwil in numbers
Where is Hundwil?
Population of Hundwil over time
Hundwil had 962 residents in 2015 and 967 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 968 |
| 2021 | 944 |
| 2022 | 931 |
| 2023 | 944 |
| 2024 | 965 |
| 2025 | 967 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,356 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Hundwil
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 | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,592 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 509 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,497 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 73.9% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 3 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.0% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,679 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.4% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 161 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.3% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,730 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.7% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 849 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 26 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,556 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 485 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.2 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,279 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,654 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 270 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 115 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 1,147 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,267 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.2% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 1,482 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 495 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,170 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 511.9 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 462 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.4% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,082 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.7% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,525 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hundwil | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.5% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,668 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hundwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hundwil?
Hundwil has 967 residents (2025), ranking 1,477 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hundwil?
Hundwil covers 24.0 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Hundwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hundwil went from 962 to 967, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Hundwil?
Hundwil is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Hinterland (district). Latitude 47.365, longitude 9.319.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hundwil?
In Hundwil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 73.9% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Hundwil?
In Hundwil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 59.6% (2026), ranking 26 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hundwil?
In Hundwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hundwil?
The nearest to Hundwil are Stein (AR) (2.1 km), Waldstatt (2.7 km), Herisau (3.8 km), Gonten (4.6 km), Schwellbrunn (5.5 km).