Oberuzwil: population and statistics
Oberuzwil has a population of 6,864 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 488 people per km². It ranks 288 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,864 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 488 people/km²
- 579 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Oberuzwil ranks No. 25 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 35.7% in Oberuzwil, compared with an average of 30.7% in St. Gallen and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Oberuzwil in numbers
Where is Oberuzwil?
Population of Oberuzwil over time
Oberuzwil had 6,349 residents in 2015 and 6,864 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,491 |
| 2021 | 6,574 |
| 2022 | 6,536 |
| 2023 | 6,674 |
| 2024 | 6,743 |
| 2025 | 6,864 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,972 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uzwil (14,676 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberuzwil
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 | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,197 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,130 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 349 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.1% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.5% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 692 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.1% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 601 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.9% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 968 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.7% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 135 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,123 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 335 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 228 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,028 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,064 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.2 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 404 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,445 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,470 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 435 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 322 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 505 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 285 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 610 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.7% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 714 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.5% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 952 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,327 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 418 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 339.0 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 997 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.9% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 994 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.4% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 575 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberuzwil | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 619 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberuzwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberuzwil?
Oberuzwil has 6,864 residents (2025), ranking 288 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberuzwil?
Oberuzwil covers 14.1 km², with a density of 488 people per km².
Is the population of Oberuzwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberuzwil went from 6,349 to 6,864, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Oberuzwil?
Oberuzwil is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Wil (district). Latitude 47.429, longitude 9.124.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Oberuzwil?
In Oberuzwil, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 35.7% (2026), ranking 135 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Oberuzwil?
In Oberuzwil, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 505 (2026), ranking 285 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberuzwil?
In Oberuzwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberuzwil?
The nearest to Oberuzwil are Uzwil (2.4 km), Jonschwil (2.6 km), Oberbüren (3.9 km), Zuzwil (SG) (4.9 km), Lütisburg (5.0 km).