Schwellbrunn: population and statistics
Schwellbrunn has a population of 1,543 (2025) across 17.4 km², or 88.6 people per km². It ranks 1,151 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,543 residents
- 17.4 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 968 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Schwellbrunn ranks No. 13 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,988 kW in Schwellbrunn, compared with an average of 1,459 kW in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 51.7% in Schwellbrunn, compared with an average of 42.4% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,115 kWh a year here.
Schwellbrunn in numbers
Where is Schwellbrunn?
Population of Schwellbrunn over time
Schwellbrunn had 1,531 residents in 2015 and 1,543 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,550 |
| 2021 | 1,547 |
| 2022 | 1,561 |
| 2023 | 1,557 |
| 2024 | 1,556 |
| 2025 | 1,543 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,440 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Schwellbrunn
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 | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 951 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 777 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,207 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.7% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 99 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,657 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.2% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 262 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,582 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 49.7% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 67 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 152 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 720 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,988 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 48 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.3 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,093 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,841 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 537 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 163 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 915 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 107 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 1,112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.3 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 736 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.8% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 205 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.3% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 595 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,075 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 385.6 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 821 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.1% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,262 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.4% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 966 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwellbrunn | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.0% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,693 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwellbrunn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwellbrunn?
Schwellbrunn has 1,543 residents (2025), ranking 1,151 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwellbrunn?
Schwellbrunn covers 17.4 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Schwellbrunn growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwellbrunn went from 1,531 to 1,543, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Schwellbrunn?
Schwellbrunn is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Hinterland (district). Latitude 47.352, longitude 9.249.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schwellbrunn?
In Schwellbrunn, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,988 kW (2026), ranking 48 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schwellbrunn?
In Schwellbrunn, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 51.7% (2026), ranking 99 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwellbrunn?
In Schwellbrunn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,115 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwellbrunn?
The nearest to Schwellbrunn are Waldstatt (2.8 km), Schönengrund (3.3 km), Degersheim (4.0 km), Herisau (4.3 km), Urnäsch (4.7 km).