Oberbüren: population and statistics
Oberbüren has a population of 4,762 (2025) across 17.7 km², or 269 people per km². It ranks 465 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,762 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 269 people/km²
- 505 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Oberbüren ranks No. 43 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberbüren, compared with an average of 6.0% in St. Gallen and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 737.9 in Oberbüren, compared with an average of 583.5 in St. Gallen and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Oberbüren in numbers
Where is Oberbüren?
Population of Oberbüren over time
Oberbüren had 4,272 residents in 2015 and 4,762 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,576 |
| 2021 | 4,538 |
| 2022 | 4,588 |
| 2023 | 4,660 |
| 2024 | 4,726 |
| 2025 | 4,762 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,483 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uzwil (14,676 residents), 2.5 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 Oberbüren
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 | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,466 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,117 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 569 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,397 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 477 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 488 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.4% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,302 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.4% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 40 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.0% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 924 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 403 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 147 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,790 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 57.4 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 258 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,043 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 511 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 384 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 389 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 387 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.7 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 409 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 452 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,514 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 276 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 737.9 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 174 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.1% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,122 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.9% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 378 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberbüren | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberbüren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberbüren?
Oberbüren has 4,762 residents (2025), ranking 465 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberbüren?
Oberbüren covers 17.7 km², with a density of 269 people per km².
Is the population of Oberbüren growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberbüren went from 4,272 to 4,762, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Oberbüren?
Oberbüren is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Wil (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 9.166.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberbüren?
In Oberbüren, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberbüren?
In Oberbüren, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 737.9 (2024), ranking 174 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberbüren?
In Oberbüren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberbüren?
The nearest to Oberbüren are Uzwil (2.5 km), Niederbüren (3.1 km), Niederhelfenschwil (3.9 km), Oberuzwil (3.9 km), Zuzwil (SG) (5.4 km).