Lütisburg: population and statistics
Lütisburg has a population of 1,647 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 1,098 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,647 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 575 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Lütisburg ranks No. 68 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 28.1% in Lütisburg, compared with an average of 52.2% in St. Gallen and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.8% in Lütisburg, compared with an average of 64.1% in St. Gallen and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Lütisburg in numbers
Where is Lütisburg?
Population of Lütisburg over time
Lütisburg had 1,451 residents in 2015 and 1,647 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,614 |
| 2021 | 1,613 |
| 2022 | 1,619 |
| 2023 | 1,645 |
| 2024 | 1,646 |
| 2025 | 1,647 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,975 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchberg (SG) (9,879 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lütisburg
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 | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,523 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 780 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,205 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.5% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 530 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.8% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 190 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.1% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.2% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 183 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.4% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 267 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 345 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,783 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.5 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,036 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,834 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 538 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 1,004 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 136 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 974 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 395 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.4% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,629 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 233 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 584 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,086 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 354.6 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 939 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.8% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,423 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.2% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 548 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lütisburg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 972 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lütisburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lütisburg?
Lütisburg has 1,647 residents (2025), ranking 1,098 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lütisburg?
Lütisburg covers 14.1 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Lütisburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lütisburg went from 1,451 to 1,647, a change of +13.5%.
Where is Lütisburg?
Lütisburg is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Toggenburg (district). Latitude 47.395, longitude 9.081.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Lütisburg?
In Lütisburg, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 28.1% (2026), ranking 1,665 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Lütisburg?
In Lütisburg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.8% (2026), ranking 190 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lütisburg?
In Lütisburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lütisburg?
The nearest to Lütisburg are Kirchberg (SG) (3.6 km), Jonschwil (3.8 km), Oberuzwil (5.0 km), Bütschwil-Ganterschwil (5.1 km), Mosnang (6.1 km).