Rehetobel: population and statistics
Rehetobel has a population of 1,710 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 254 people per km². It ranks 1,070 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,710 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 254 people/km²
- 943 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Rehetobel ranks No. 12 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 58.4% in Rehetobel, compared with an average of 42.4% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 74.2% in Rehetobel, compared with an average of 74.8% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Rehetobel in numbers
Where is Rehetobel?
Population of Rehetobel over time
Rehetobel had 1,729 residents in 2015 and 1,710 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,726 |
| 2021 | 1,707 |
| 2022 | 1,726 |
| 2023 | 1,773 |
| 2024 | 1,714 |
| 2025 | 1,710 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 941 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wald (AR), 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Speicher (4,505 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rehetobel
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 | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 591 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 936 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,086 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.4% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 45 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,633 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.5% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 246 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 705 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.1% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 348 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,139 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 167 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 653 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,504 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 525 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.5 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,267 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,480 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,079 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 159 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 879 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 255 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.2% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 231 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 588 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,082 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 343.9 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 972 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.0% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 472 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.5% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,279 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rehetobel | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,320 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rehetobel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rehetobel?
Rehetobel has 1,710 residents (2025), ranking 1,070 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rehetobel?
Rehetobel covers 6.7 km², with a density of 254 people per km².
Is the population of Rehetobel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rehetobel went from 1,729 to 1,710, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Rehetobel?
Rehetobel is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Vorderland (district). Latitude 47.428, longitude 9.482.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rehetobel?
In Rehetobel, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 58.4% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Rehetobel?
In Rehetobel, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 74.2% (2026), ranking 231 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rehetobel?
In Rehetobel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rehetobel?
The nearest to Rehetobel are Wald (AR) (1.5 km), Trogen (2.6 km), Eggersriet (2.7 km), Grub (AR) (3.1 km), Speicher (3.5 km).