Gonten: population and statistics
Gonten has a population of 1,480 (2025) across 24.6 km², or 60.1 people per km². It ranks 1,183 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,480 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 60 people/km²
- 900 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Gonten ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 89.6% in Gonten, compared with an average of 81.9% in Appenzell Innerrhoden and 68.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 5.3% in Gonten, compared with an average of 13.0% in Appenzell Innerrhoden and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,091 kWh a year here.
Gonten in numbers
Where is Gonten?
Population of Gonten over time
Gonten had 1,442 residents in 2015 and 1,480 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,442 |
| 2021 | 1,440 |
| 2022 | 1,466 |
| 2023 | 1,464 |
| 2024 | 1,474 |
| 2025 | 1,480 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,447 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Gonten
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 | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 21.9% | 20.7% | ranked 520 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 740 | 8,799 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,232 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.6% | 36.3% | 23.3% | ranked 192 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.5% | 24.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,012 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.5% | 70.5% | 69.5% | ranked 712 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 34.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,753 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.1% | 32.5% | 13.7% | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 47.8% | 29.4% | 12.4% | ranked 77 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 130 | 1,268 | 329,600 | ranked 865 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,570 kW | 1,890 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 100 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 162.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,045 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,088 kWh/inh. | 9,592 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 402 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 1,873 | 728,011 | ranked 881 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 106 | 2,121 | 762,757 | ranked 1,119 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.6 | 125.6 | 64.9 | ranked 655 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 89.6% | 81.9% | 65.7% | ranked 4 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 7.5% | 14.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,806 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 794 | 9,655 | 5,679,518 | ranked 942 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 536.5 | 571.6 | 362.9 | ranked 422 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.5% | 55.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,279 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.8% | 32.3% | 24.2% | ranked 857 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gonten | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.3% | 13.0% | 18.9% | ranked 1,749 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gonten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gonten?
Gonten has 1,480 residents (2025), ranking 1,183 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gonten?
Gonten covers 24.6 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Gonten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gonten went from 1,442 to 1,480, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Gonten?
Gonten is in Appenzell Innerrhoden. It belongs to Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden (district). Latitude 47.328, longitude 9.347.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Gonten?
In Gonten, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 89.6% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gonten?
In Gonten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 5.3% (2025), ranking 1,749 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gonten?
In Gonten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,091 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gonten?
The nearest to Gonten are Hundwil (4.6 km), Urnäsch (4.7 km), Schlatt-Haslen (4.9 km), Stein (AR) (5.0 km), Appenzell (5.3 km).