Schönengrund: population and statistics
Schönengrund has a population of 561 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,753 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 561 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 846 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Schönengrund ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 4.6% in Schönengrund, compared with an average of 18.2% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 57.5% in Schönengrund, compared with an average of 42.4% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Schönengrund in numbers
Where is Schönengrund?
Population of Schönengrund over time
Schönengrund had 524 residents in 2015 and 561 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 528 |
| 2021 | 533 |
| 2022 | 545 |
| 2023 | 556 |
| 2024 | 557 |
| 2025 | 561 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 727 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schwellbrunn (1,543 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,420 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schönengrund
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 | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 844 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 313 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,757 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.5% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 52 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,549 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.8% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 191 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.4% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.7% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,618 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 41.5% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,617 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,887 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,554 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 872 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 1,751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.9 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 569 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,717 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 186 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,653 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 331.6 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,025 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.7% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,036 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.8% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,158 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönengrund | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.6% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,772 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönengrund
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönengrund?
Schönengrund has 561 residents (2025), ranking 1,753 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schönengrund?
Schönengrund covers 5.2 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Schönengrund growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schönengrund went from 524 to 561, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Schönengrund?
Schönengrund is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Hinterland (district). Latitude 47.326, longitude 9.227.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schönengrund?
In Schönengrund, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 4.6% (2025), ranking 1,772 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schönengrund?
In Schönengrund, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 57.5% (2026), ranking 52 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönengrund?
In Schönengrund, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönengrund?
The nearest to Schönengrund are Schwellbrunn (3.3 km), Urnäsch (4.6 km), Degersheim (4.9 km), Waldstatt (5.6 km), Neckertal (7.1 km).