8717 Benken SG (Benken (SG)): key figures
8717 Benken SG (postcode area in Benken (SG)) has 3,165 residents in 2025 across 16.5 km², or 192 people per km². Population: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,165 residents
- 16.5 km²
- 192 people/km²
8717 Benken SG in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 8717 Benken SG ranks No. 728 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 8717 Benken SG over time
8717 Benken SG had 2,945 residents in 2015 and 3,165 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,945 |
| 2020 | 3,035 |
| 2023 | 3,078 |
| 2025 | 3,165 |
All indicators for 8717 Benken SG
Next to the value for 8717 Benken SG: all postcode areas of Benken (SG), then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 8717 Benken SG | Benken (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,384 | – | – | ranked 898 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 763 | – | – | ranked 704 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.0% | 21.0% | 23.2% | ranked 2,063 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.9% | 40.9% | 23.6% | ranked 181 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.1% | 72.1% | 63.5% | ranked 1,358 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 8717 Benken SG | Benken (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.4% | 34.4% | 56.2% | ranked 2,356 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.6% | 42.6% | 16.2% | ranked 88 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 19.6% | 13.5% | ranked 1,318 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | ranked 1,913 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 8717 Benken SG | Benken (SG) | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 29.8% | ranked 1,364 of 2,040 |
Where is 8717 Benken SG?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 8717 Benken SG (Benken (SG))?
8717 Benken SG has 3,165 residents in 2025. It covers 16.5 km², or 192 people per km².
Where is 8717 Benken SG?
8717 Benken SG (postcode area) is part of Benken (SG), in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 8717 Benken SG?
Share of foreign nationals: 16.7% (2025), ranked 1,364 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8717 Benken SG?
Dwellings: 1,384 (2026), ranked 898 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.