Oberegg: population and statistics
Oberegg has a population of 1,934 (2025) across 14.7 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 989 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,934 residents
- 14.7 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 877 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Oberegg ranks No. 3 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 50.0% in Oberegg, compared with an average of 36.3% in Appenzell Innerrhoden and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 34.7% in Oberegg, compared with an average of 55.1% in Appenzell Innerrhoden and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Oberegg in numbers
Where is Oberegg?
Population of Oberegg over time
Oberegg had 1,916 residents in 2015 and 1,934 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,926 |
| 2021 | 1,928 |
| 2022 | 1,928 |
| 2023 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 1,936 |
| 2025 | 1,934 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,059 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Reute (AR), 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Oberegg
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 | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 21.9% | 20.7% | ranked 272 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,052 | 8,799 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,005 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.0% | 36.3% | 23.3% | ranked 116 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.3% | 24.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,500 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.0% | 70.5% | 69.5% | ranked 102 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.8% | 34.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,527 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.3% | 32.5% | 13.7% | ranked 590 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 40.8% | 29.4% | 12.4% | ranked 119 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% | ranked 928 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 195 | 1,268 | 329,600 | ranked 532 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,068 kW | 1,890 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 200 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.9 GWh/year | 162.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,017 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,310 kWh/inh. | 9,592 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 750 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 1,873 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 183 | 2,121 | 762,757 | ranked 793 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.6 | 125.6 | 64.9 | ranked 235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 81.9% | 65.7% | ranked 452 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 14.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 761 | 9,655 | 5,679,518 | ranked 966 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 393.5 | 571.6 | 362.9 | ranked 795 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.7% | 55.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,695 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.8% | 32.3% | 24.2% | ranked 129 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberegg | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 13.0% | 18.9% | ranked 1,603 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberegg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberegg?
Oberegg has 1,934 residents (2025), ranking 989 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberegg?
Oberegg covers 14.7 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Oberegg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberegg went from 1,916 to 1,934, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Oberegg?
Oberegg is in Appenzell Innerrhoden. It belongs to Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden (district). Latitude 47.422, longitude 9.553.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Oberegg?
In Oberegg, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 116 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Oberegg?
In Oberegg, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 34.7% (2024), ranking 1,695 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberegg?
In Oberegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberegg?
The nearest to Oberegg are Reute (AR) (1.7 km), Heiden (2.7 km), Rebstein (3.4 km), Wolfhalden (3.5 km), Marbach (SG) (3.6 km).