Teufen (AR): population and statistics
Teufen (AR) has a population of 6,646 (2025) across 15.2 km², or 436 people per km². It ranks 308 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,646 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 436 people/km²
- 830 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Teufen (AR) ranks No. 2 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.9 in Teufen (AR), compared with an average of 100.2 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Teufen (AR) in numbers
Where is Teufen (AR)?
Population of Teufen (AR) over time
Teufen (AR) had 6,165 residents in 2015 and 6,646 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,364 |
| 2021 | 6,429 |
| 2022 | 6,438 |
| 2023 | 6,514 |
| 2024 | 6,522 |
| 2025 | 6,646 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,136 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bühler, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Gallen (79,487 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Teufen (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 | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 551 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,501 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.0% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 451 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 769 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.1% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 1,091 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 614 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,133 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.7% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 473 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 414 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 135 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,370 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 649 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.2 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 443 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,204 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,509 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 668 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 198 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 870 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.9 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 81 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.7% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 126 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.2% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,630 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,948 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 334 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 443.6 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 633 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.0% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 412 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.9% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,155 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Teufen (AR) | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.8% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,348 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Teufen (AR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Teufen (AR)?
Teufen (AR) has 6,646 residents (2025), ranking 308 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Teufen (AR)?
Teufen (AR) covers 15.2 km², with a density of 436 people per km².
Is the population of Teufen (AR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Teufen (AR) went from 6,165 to 6,646, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Teufen (AR)?
Teufen (AR) is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Mittelland (district). Latitude 47.390, longitude 9.390.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Teufen (AR)?
In Teufen (AR), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.9 (2026), ranking 81 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Teufen (AR)?
In Teufen (AR), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 414 (2026), ranking 135 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Teufen (AR)?
In Teufen (AR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Teufen (AR)?
The nearest to Teufen (AR) are Bühler (3.0 km), Schlatt-Haslen (3.7 km), St. Gallen (3.8 km), Stein (AR) (3.9 km), Speicher (4.6 km).