Waldstatt: population and statistics
Waldstatt has a population of 1,906 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 282 people per km². It ranks 999 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,906 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 282 people/km²
- 813 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Waldstatt ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 57.3% in Waldstatt, compared with an average of 24.5% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 77.6% in Waldstatt, compared with an average of 74.8% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Waldstatt in numbers
Where is Waldstatt?
Population of Waldstatt over time
Waldstatt had 1,783 residents in 2015 and 1,906 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,803 |
| 2021 | 1,809 |
| 2022 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 1,874 |
| 2024 | 1,867 |
| 2025 | 1,906 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 945 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hundwil, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herisau (16,100 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Waldstatt
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 | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 315 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 923 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,092 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.5% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.4% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,086 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 490 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.2% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 682 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,263 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 445 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 841 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 131 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 857 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,103 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 186 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.7 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,163 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,778 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,017 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 144 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 991 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 156 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 890 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 406 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.6% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 101 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 | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 965 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 844 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 506.3 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 477 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.1% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,661 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.3% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 67 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Waldstatt | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.2% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,392 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Waldstatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Waldstatt?
Waldstatt has 1,906 residents (2025), ranking 999 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Waldstatt?
Waldstatt covers 6.8 km², with a density of 282 people per km².
Is the population of Waldstatt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Waldstatt went from 1,783 to 1,906, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Waldstatt?
Waldstatt is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Hinterland (district). Latitude 47.358, longitude 9.286.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Waldstatt?
In Waldstatt, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 57.3% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Waldstatt?
In Waldstatt, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 77.6% (2026), ranking 101 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Waldstatt?
In Waldstatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Waldstatt?
The nearest to Waldstatt are Hundwil (2.7 km), Schwellbrunn (2.8 km), Herisau (3.1 km), Urnäsch (4.4 km), Stein (AR) (4.8 km).