Eichberg: population and statistics
Eichberg has a population of 1,614 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 1,115 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,614 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 297 people/km²
- 470 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Eichberg ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.7% in Eichberg, compared with an average of 64.1% in St. Gallen and 56.9% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.4% in Eichberg, compared with an average of 30.7% in St. Gallen and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,217 kWh a year here.
Eichberg in numbers
Where is Eichberg?
Population of Eichberg over time
Eichberg had 1,539 residents in 2015 and 1,614 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,554 |
| 2021 | 1,537 |
| 2022 | 1,556 |
| 2023 | 1,571 |
| 2024 | 1,617 |
| 2025 | 1,614 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in St. Gallen for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 762 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberriet (SG) (9,417 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,868 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eichberg
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 | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,606 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 742 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,230 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.9% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 919 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.7% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 391 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.7% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 50 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.1% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,312 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.4% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 87 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 730 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 144 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 761 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,256 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 772 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,331 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,259 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,121 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 1,305 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 101 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 1,151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 994 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.5% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,650 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 306 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 305 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,418 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.0 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,597 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.6% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 904 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.9% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 808 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eichberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 892 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eichberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eichberg?
Eichberg has 1,614 residents (2025), ranking 1,115 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eichberg?
Eichberg covers 5.4 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Eichberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eichberg went from 1,539 to 1,614, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Eichberg?
Eichberg is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rheintal (district). Latitude 47.343, longitude 9.531.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Eichberg?
In Eichberg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.7% (2026), ranking 50 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Eichberg?
In Eichberg, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.4% (2026), ranking 87 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eichberg?
In Eichberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,217 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eichberg?
The nearest to Eichberg are Oberriet (SG) (4.0 km), Altstätten (4.1 km), Rüthi (SG) (5.3 km), Marbach (SG) (6.1 km), Gais (6.3 km).