Oberriet (SG): population and statistics
Oberriet (SG) has a population of 9,417 (2025) across 34.6 km², or 272 people per km². It ranks 203 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,417 residents
- 34.6 km²
- 272 people/km²
- 422 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Oberriet (SG) ranks No. 16 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberriet (SG), compared with an average of 6.0% in St. Gallen and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.8% in Oberriet (SG), compared with an average of 64.1% in St. Gallen and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,218 kWh a year here.
Oberriet (SG) in numbers
Where is Oberriet (SG)?
Population of Oberriet (SG) over time
Oberriet (SG) had 8,719 residents in 2015 and 9,417 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,996 |
| 2021 | 9,057 |
| 2022 | 9,180 |
| 2023 | 9,291 |
| 2024 | 9,373 |
| 2025 | 9,417 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,846 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rüthi (SG), 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchs (SG) (14,287 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,872 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberriet (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 | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,361 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,293 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 244 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.5% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,267 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.1% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 374 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.8% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 68 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 971 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 37.3% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 116 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.2% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 748 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 25 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,622 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 96 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 123.7 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 49 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,136 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 395 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 658 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 200 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 681 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 206 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.3 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 637 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,177 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 186 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 549.8 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 393 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.2% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,568 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.0% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 100 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberriet (SG) | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 817 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberriet (SG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberriet (SG)?
Oberriet (SG) has 9,417 residents (2025), ranking 203 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberriet (SG)?
Oberriet (SG) covers 34.6 km², with a density of 272 people per km².
Is the population of Oberriet (SG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberriet (SG) went from 8,719 to 9,417, a change of +8.0%.
Where is Oberriet (SG)?
Oberriet (SG) is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rheintal (district). Latitude 47.316, longitude 9.566.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberriet (SG)?
In Oberriet (SG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Oberriet (SG)?
In Oberriet (SG), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.8% (2026), ranking 68 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberriet (SG)?
In Oberriet (SG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,218 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberriet (SG)?
The nearest to Oberriet (SG) are Rüthi (SG) (3.2 km), Eichberg (4.0 km), Altstätten (7.0 km), Sennwald (7.5 km), Marbach (SG) (8.4 km).