Muolen: population and statistics
Muolen has a population of 1,251 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 1,295 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,251 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 122 people/km²
- 488 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Muolen ranks No. 73 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 48.2% in Muolen, compared with an average of 65.2% in St. Gallen and 68.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Muolen, compared with an average of 19.9% in St. Gallen and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Muolen in numbers
Where is Muolen?
Population of Muolen over time
Muolen had 1,205 residents in 2015 and 1,251 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,224 |
| 2021 | 1,242 |
| 2022 | 1,253 |
| 2023 | 1,257 |
| 2024 | 1,265 |
| 2025 | 1,251 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,443 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf (2,655 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muolen
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 | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,682 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 561 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,422 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.0% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 449 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.2% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 658 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 520 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.8% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.3% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 146 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.8% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.6% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 165 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 83 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,989 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 229 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.1 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 942 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,690 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 141 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 121 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 1,115 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 793 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.2% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,753 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.2% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 135 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 455 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,211 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 363.7 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 900 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.2% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,436 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,068 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muolen | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,551 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muolen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muolen?
Muolen has 1,251 residents (2025), ranking 1,295 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muolen?
Muolen covers 10.3 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Muolen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muolen went from 1,205 to 1,251, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Muolen?
Muolen is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis St. Gallen (district). Latitude 47.517, longitude 9.316.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Muolen?
In Muolen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 48.2% (2026), ranking 1,753 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Muolen?
In Muolen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,682 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muolen?
In Muolen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muolen?
The nearest to Muolen are Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf (3.8 km), Egnach (3.8 km), Amriswil (3.9 km), Häggenschwil (4.5 km), Salmsach (5.3 km).