Walzenhausen: population and statistics
Walzenhausen has a population of 2,111 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 302 people per km². It ranks 936 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,111 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 302 people/km²
- 723 m
Key points
Among the 20 municipalities in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Walzenhausen ranks No. 7 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 6.8% in Walzenhausen, compared with an average of 17.2% in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 24.6% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 116.1 in Walzenhausen, compared with an average of 100.2 in Appenzell Ausserrhoden and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,087 kWh a year here.
Walzenhausen in numbers
Where is Walzenhausen?
Population of Walzenhausen over time
Walzenhausen had 2,054 residents in 2015 and 2,111 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,031 |
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 1,984 |
| 2023 | 2,029 |
| 2024 | 2,054 |
| 2025 | 2,111 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 980 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lutzenberg, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is St. Margrethen (6,731 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,348 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walzenhausen
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 | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.2% | 20.7% | ranked 779 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,261 | 30,688 | 4,927,050 | ranked 889 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.7% | 42.4% | 23.3% | ranked 70 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.8% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,757 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.8% | 70.0% | 69.5% | ranked 147 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 57.6% | 53.5% | ranked 706 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 9.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,446 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.4% | 24.8% | 12.4% | ranked 381 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 173 | 3,749 | 329,600 | ranked 628 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,410 kW | 1,459 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 628 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.0 GWh/year | 428.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,147 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,063 kWh/inh. | 7,480 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,163 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 192 | 4,973 | 728,011 | ranked 792 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 245 | 5,736 | 762,757 | ranked 622 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.1 | 100.2 | 64.9 | ranked 111 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 74.8% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 20.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,210 | 28,993 | 5,679,518 | ranked 729 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 573.2 | 506.7 | 362.9 | ranked 348 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.4% | 68.9% | 63.6% | ranked 677 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.8% | 24.5% | 24.2% | ranked 775 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walzenhausen | Appenzell Ausserrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 18.2% | 18.9% | ranked 522 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walzenhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walzenhausen?
Walzenhausen has 2,111 residents (2025), ranking 936 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walzenhausen?
Walzenhausen covers 7.0 km², with a density of 302 people per km².
Is the population of Walzenhausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walzenhausen went from 2,054 to 2,111, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Walzenhausen?
Walzenhausen is in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It belongs to Bezirk Vorderland (district). Latitude 47.451, longitude 9.601.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Walzenhausen?
In Walzenhausen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 6.8% (2026), ranking 1,757 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Walzenhausen?
In Walzenhausen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 116.1 (2026), ranking 111 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walzenhausen?
In Walzenhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,087 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walzenhausen?
The nearest to Walzenhausen are Lutzenberg (1.5 km), St. Margrethen (2.4 km), Rheineck (2.5 km), Berneck (3.1 km), Thal (3.1 km).