Lutzenberg: population and statistics
Lutzenberg has a population of 1,340 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 593 people per km². It ranks 1,257 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,340 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 593 people/km²
- 566 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Lutzenberg ranks No. 15 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 4.7% in Lutzenberg, compared with an average of 9.6% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 15.5% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 106.7 in Lutzenberg, compared with an average of 100.2 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 27° generates about 979 kWh a year here.
Lutzenberg in numbers
Where is Lutzenberg?
Population of Lutzenberg over time
Lutzenberg had 1,254 residents in 2015 and 1,340 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,271 |
| 2021 | 1,299 |
| 2022 | 1,312 |
| 2023 | 1,332 |
| 2024 | 1,321 |
| 2025 | 1,340 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 317 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rheineck (3,566 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lutzenberg
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 | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 653 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 765 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,215 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) | 17.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,404 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 404 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.0% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 260 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,675 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,332 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.1 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,696 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,015 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,541 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 1,157 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 143 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 944 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.7 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 154 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 283 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 313 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,404 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 233.6 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,432 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.3% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 408 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.5% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,444 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lutzenberg | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.0% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 744 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lutzenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lutzenberg?
Lutzenberg has 1,340 residents (2025), ranking 1,257 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lutzenberg?
Lutzenberg covers 2.3 km², with a density of 593 people per km².
Is the population of Lutzenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lutzenberg went from 1,254 to 1,340, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Lutzenberg?
Lutzenberg is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Vorderland (district). Latitude 47.458, longitude 9.584.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Lutzenberg?
In Lutzenberg, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 4.7% (2026), ranking 1,675 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lutzenberg?
In Lutzenberg, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 106.7 (2026), ranking 154 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lutzenberg?
In Lutzenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 27° produces about 979 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lutzenberg?
The nearest to Lutzenberg are Rheineck (1.3 km), Walzenhausen (1.5 km), Thal (1.6 km), Wolfhalden (2.5 km), St. Margrethen (3.8 km).