Kirchberg (SG): population and statistics
Kirchberg (SG) has a population of 9,879 (2025) across 42.5 km², or 232 people per km². It ranks 183 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,879 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 232 people/km²
- 705 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Kirchberg (SG) ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 51.4% in Kirchberg (SG), compared with an average of 30.3% in St. Gallen and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Kirchberg (SG) in numbers
Where is Kirchberg (SG)?
Population of Kirchberg (SG) over time
Kirchberg (SG) had 8,874 residents in 2015 and 9,879 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,241 |
| 2021 | 9,414 |
| 2022 | 9,632 |
| 2023 | 9,755 |
| 2024 | 9,791 |
| 2025 | 9,879 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,958 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lütisburg, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wil (SG) (25,444 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kirchberg (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 | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,365 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,385 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 241 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.1% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 660 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.6% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 942 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 772 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.9% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,396 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.4% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 697 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 171 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 538 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 74 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,611 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 424 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 91.8 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 100 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,294 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 916 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 713 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 672 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 209 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.0 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 790 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 801 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,324 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 179 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 538.9 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 417 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.3% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,566 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.4% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 114 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kirchberg (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.9% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 265 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kirchberg (SG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kirchberg (SG)?
Kirchberg (SG) has 9,879 residents (2025), ranking 183 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kirchberg (SG)?
Kirchberg (SG) covers 42.5 km², with a density of 232 people per km².
Is the population of Kirchberg (SG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kirchberg (SG) went from 8,874 to 9,879, a change of +11.3%.
Where is Kirchberg (SG)?
Kirchberg (SG) is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Toggenburg (district). Latitude 47.400, longitude 9.033.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Kirchberg (SG)?
In Kirchberg (SG), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 538 (2026), ranking 74 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Kirchberg (SG)?
In Kirchberg (SG), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 51.4% (2024), ranking 114 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kirchberg (SG)?
In Kirchberg (SG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kirchberg (SG)?
The nearest to Kirchberg (SG) are Lütisburg (3.6 km), Jonschwil (5.2 km), Fischingen (5.3 km), Wilen (TG) (5.6 km), Mosnang (5.6 km).