Häggenschwil: population and statistics
Häggenschwil has a population of 1,432 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 1,203 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,432 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 569 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Häggenschwil ranks No. 72 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Häggenschwil, compared with an average of 6.0% in St. Gallen and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.8% in Häggenschwil, compared with an average of 19.9% in St. Gallen and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Häggenschwil in numbers
Where is Häggenschwil?
Population of Häggenschwil over time
Häggenschwil had 1,264 residents in 2015 and 1,432 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,389 |
| 2021 | 1,376 |
| 2022 | 1,393 |
| 2023 | 1,431 |
| 2024 | 1,426 |
| 2025 | 1,432 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in St. Gallen for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,270 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wittenbach (10,157 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Häggenschwil
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 | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,641 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 593 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,385 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.1% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 744 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.9% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 422 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,594 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 52.3% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 11 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.4% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 744 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 167 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 653 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,796 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 15 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.2 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,011 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,099 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 321 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 1,167 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 87 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 1,253 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.8 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,075 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 436 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,234 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304.5 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,150 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.1% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,574 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.6% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 565 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Häggenschwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.9% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,479 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Häggenschwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Häggenschwil?
Häggenschwil has 1,432 residents (2025), ranking 1,203 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Häggenschwil?
Häggenschwil covers 9.1 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Häggenschwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Häggenschwil went from 1,264 to 1,432, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Häggenschwil?
Häggenschwil is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis St. Gallen (district). Latitude 47.483, longitude 9.350.
District heating: what is the figure for Häggenschwil?
In Häggenschwil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Häggenschwil?
In Häggenschwil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.8% (2025), ranking 1,641 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Häggenschwil?
In Häggenschwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Häggenschwil?
The nearest to Häggenschwil are Wittenbach (2.9 km), Roggwil (TG) (3.8 km), Berg (SG) (4.3 km), Muolen (4.5 km), Egnach (5.0 km).