Speicher: population and statistics
Speicher has a population of 4,505 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 551 people per km². It ranks 497 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,505 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 551 people/km²
- 928 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Speicher ranks No. 3 by population.
District heating: 17.6% in Speicher, compared with an average of 3.9% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 78.5% in Speicher, compared with an average of 74.8% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,114 kWh a year here.
Speicher in numbers
Where is Speicher?
Population of Speicher over time
Speicher had 4,215 residents in 2015 and 4,505 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,434 |
| 2021 | 4,425 |
| 2022 | 4,430 |
| 2023 | 4,453 |
| 2024 | 4,502 |
| 2025 | 4,505 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Share of jobs in services”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “District heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trogen, 1.6 km away.
All indicators for Speicher
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 | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 746 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,205 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 548 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 582 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,248 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.8% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 478 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 958 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,313 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.4% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 658 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.6% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 100 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 331 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 231 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,137 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 901 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.8 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 772 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,953 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,546 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 291 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 527 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 325 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 460 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.1 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 642 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.5% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 85 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.2% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,453 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 632 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322.5 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,068 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.5% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 261 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.6% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,408 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Speicher | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,417 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Speicher
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Speicher?
Speicher has 4,505 residents (2025), ranking 497 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Speicher?
Speicher covers 8.2 km², with a density of 551 people per km².
Is the population of Speicher growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Speicher went from 4,215 to 4,505, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Speicher?
Speicher is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.411, longitude 9.443.
District heating: what is the figure for Speicher?
In Speicher, “District heating” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 100 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Speicher?
In Speicher, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 78.5% (2026), ranking 85 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Speicher?
In Speicher, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,114 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Speicher?
The nearest to Speicher are Trogen (1.6 km), Rehetobel (3.5 km), Wald (AR) (3.6 km), Bühler (4.5 km), Teufen (AR) (4.6 km).