Reute (AR): population and statistics
Reute (AR) has a population of 717 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 1,644 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 717 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 711 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Reute (AR) ranks No. 19 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 55.1% in Reute (AR), compared with an average of 42.4% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 41.2% in Reute (AR), compared with an average of 24.8% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 949 kWh a year here.
Reute (AR) in numbers
Where is Reute (AR)?
Population of Reute (AR) over time
Reute (AR) had 692 residents in 2015 and 717 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 690 |
| 2021 | 693 |
| 2022 | 697 |
| 2023 | 700 |
| 2024 | 703 |
| 2025 | 717 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 699 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberegg (1,934 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Reute (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 | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 144 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 421 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,614 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 55.1% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 68 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,489 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.2% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 129 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.5% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,262 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.3% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,638 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 41.2% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 115 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 514 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) | 1,300 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 710 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.5 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,805 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,024 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 973 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 59 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 1,616 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 83 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 1,282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.8 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 112 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.5% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 279 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.7% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,496 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 222 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,572 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.6 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,123 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.5% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 564 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.8% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,304 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Reute (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 761 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reute (AR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reute (AR)?
Reute (AR) has 717 residents (2025), ranking 1,644 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reute (AR)?
Reute (AR) covers 5.0 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Reute (AR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reute (AR) went from 692 to 717, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Reute (AR)?
Reute (AR) is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Vorderland (district). Latitude 47.419, longitude 9.575.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Reute (AR)?
In Reute (AR), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 55.1% (2026), ranking 68 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Reute (AR)?
In Reute (AR), “Wood heating systems” stands at 41.2% (2026), ranking 115 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reute (AR)?
In Reute (AR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 949 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reute (AR)?
The nearest to Reute (AR) are Oberegg (1.7 km), Rebstein (2.3 km), Balgach (2.9 km), Berneck (2.9 km), Marbach (SG) (3.1 km).