Neckertal: population and statistics
Neckertal has a population of 6,446 (2025) across 49.0 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 318 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,446 residents
- 49.0 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 650 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Neckertal ranks No. 29 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 22.0% in Neckertal, compared with an average of 52.2% in St. Gallen and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 47.9% in Neckertal, compared with an average of 23.5% in St. Gallen and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Neckertal in numbers
Where is Neckertal?
Population of Neckertal over time
Neckertal had 6,224 residents in 2015 and 6,446 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,214 |
| 2021 | 6,257 |
| 2022 | 6,324 |
| 2023 | 6,437 |
| 2024 | 6,420 |
| 2025 | 6,446 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in St. Gallen for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,863 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lichtensteig, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Flawil (10,672 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Neckertal
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 | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 637 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,507 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 309 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.9% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.3% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,623 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.9% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 227 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.0% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,735 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.8% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 293 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.4% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 148 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 424 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 123 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,519 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 513 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 82.9 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 132 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,856 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 429 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 611 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 223 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 431 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 336 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 829 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.6% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,415 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 409 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 374.7 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 861 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.8% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,296 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.1% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 896 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neckertal | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,495 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neckertal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neckertal?
Neckertal has 6,446 residents (2025), ranking 318 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neckertal?
Neckertal covers 49.0 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Neckertal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neckertal went from 6,224 to 6,446, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Neckertal?
Neckertal is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Toggenburg (district). Latitude 47.333, longitude 9.133.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Neckertal?
In Neckertal, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 22.0% (2026), ranking 1,735 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Neckertal?
In Neckertal, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 47.9% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neckertal?
In Neckertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neckertal?
The nearest to Neckertal are Lichtensteig (4.2 km), Bütschwil-Ganterschwil (5.4 km), Wattwil (5.6 km), Degersheim (6.2 km), Schönengrund (7.1 km).