Rapperswil-Jona: population and statistics
Rapperswil-Jona has a population of 28,836 (2025) across 22.2 km², or 1,301 people per km². It ranks 28 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 28,836 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 1,301 people/km²
- 422 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Rapperswil-Jona ranks No. 2 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Rapperswil-Jona in numbers
Where is Rapperswil-Jona?
Population of Rapperswil-Jona over time
Rapperswil-Jona had 26,875 residents in 2015 and 28,836 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,483 |
| 2021 | 27,828 |
| 2022 | 28,252 |
| 2023 | 28,640 |
| 2024 | 28,779 |
| 2025 | 28,836 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,105 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Altendorf, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zürich (440,935 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Rapperswil-Jona
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 | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 703 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 14,521 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 29 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.1% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.7% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.3% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.0% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 78 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.4% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,663 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 856 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 702 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 38 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 643.3 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,542 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 146.4 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 34 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,078 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,668 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,173 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 35 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,397 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 34 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 389 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.0% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 518 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 18,023 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 41 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 625.0 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 278 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.4% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 286 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.2% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,199 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rapperswil-Jona | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.4% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 786 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rapperswil-Jona
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rapperswil-Jona?
Rapperswil-Jona has 28,836 residents (2025), ranking 28 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rapperswil-Jona?
Rapperswil-Jona covers 22.2 km², with a density of 1,301 people per km².
Is the population of Rapperswil-Jona growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rapperswil-Jona went from 26,875 to 28,836, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Rapperswil-Jona?
Rapperswil-Jona is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis See-Gaster (district). Latitude 47.229, longitude 8.832.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rapperswil-Jona?
In Rapperswil-Jona, “Dwellings” stands at 14,521 (2026), ranking 29 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rapperswil-Jona?
In Rapperswil-Jona, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 702 (2026), ranking 38 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rapperswil-Jona?
In Rapperswil-Jona, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rapperswil-Jona?
The nearest to Rapperswil-Jona are Altendorf (4.0 km), Rüti (ZH) (4.1 km), Lachen (4.6 km), Bubikon (4.6 km), Hombrechtikon (5.4 km).