Goldach: population and statistics
Goldach has a population of 9,872 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 2,109 people per km². It ranks 184 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,872 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 2,109 people/km²
- 402 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Goldach ranks No. 14 by population.
Wood heating systems: 0.5% in Goldach, compared with an average of 9.0% in St. Gallen and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Goldach in numbers
Where is Goldach?
Population of Goldach over time
Goldach had 9,110 residents in 2015 and 9,872 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,476 |
| 2021 | 9,521 |
| 2022 | 9,562 |
| 2023 | 9,709 |
| 2024 | 9,783 |
| 2025 | 9,872 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 655 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tübach, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbon (16,407 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Goldach
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 | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 625 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,928 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 199 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.0% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.3% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,230 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.0% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 261 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.9% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.5% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 398 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 157 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,272 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 753 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.1 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 283 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,476 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,607 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 526 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 263 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 653 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 215 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 859 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.4% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 930 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,460 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 219 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 451.8 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 602 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.3% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,186 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.9% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 214 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Goldach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 390 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Goldach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goldach?
Goldach has 9,872 residents (2025), ranking 184 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Goldach?
Goldach covers 4.7 km², with a density of 2,109 people per km².
Is the population of Goldach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Goldach went from 9,110 to 9,872, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Goldach?
Goldach is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rorschach (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 9.466.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Goldach?
In Goldach, “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.5% (2026), ranking 1,803 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Goldach?
In Goldach, “Dwellings” stands at 4,928 (2026), ranking 199 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Goldach?
In Goldach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Goldach?
The nearest to Goldach are Tübach (1.2 km), Horn (1.4 km), Rorschach (2.1 km), Untereggen (2.2 km), Steinach (3.1 km).