Berg (SG): population and statistics
Berg (SG) has a population of 1,021 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 273 people per km². It ranks 1,448 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,021 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 273 people/km²
- 503 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Berg (SG) ranks No. 75 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Berg (SG), compared with an average of 6.0% in St. Gallen and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 149.9 in Berg (SG), compared with an average of 583.5 in St. Gallen and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Berg (SG) in numbers
Where is Berg (SG)?
Population of Berg (SG) over time
Berg (SG) had 840 residents in 2015 and 1,021 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 866 |
| 2021 | 905 |
| 2022 | 988 |
| 2023 | 1,012 |
| 2024 | 1,033 |
| 2025 | 1,021 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 524 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roggwil (TG) (3,471 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Berg (SG)
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 | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 871 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 443 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,590 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.4% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.6% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 199 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.6% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.7% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,013 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,395 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 118 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.0 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,622 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,786 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,015 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 59 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 1,489 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.8 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,213 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.7% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,177 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 484 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 153 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,740 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.9 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,726 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.0% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,316 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.2% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,673 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Berg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,320 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berg (SG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berg (SG)?
Berg (SG) has 1,021 residents (2025), ranking 1,448 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berg (SG)?
Berg (SG) covers 3.7 km², with a density of 273 people per km².
Is the population of Berg (SG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berg (SG) went from 840 to 1,021, a change of +21.5%.
Where is Berg (SG)?
Berg (SG) is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rorschach (district). Latitude 47.486, longitude 9.407.
District heating: what is the figure for Berg (SG)?
In Berg (SG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berg (SG)?
In Berg (SG), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 149.9 (2024), ranking 1,726 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berg (SG)?
In Berg (SG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berg (SG)?
The nearest to Berg (SG) are Roggwil (TG) (1.7 km), Steinach (2.5 km), Mörschwil (2.5 km), Wittenbach (3.0 km), Tübach (3.2 km).