Rorschacherberg: population and statistics
Rorschacherberg has a population of 7,741 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 1,092 people per km². It ranks 251 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,741 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 1,092 people/km²
- 582 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Rorschacherberg ranks No. 20 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,704 kWh/inh. in Rorschacherberg, compared with an average of 7,485 kWh/inh. in St. Gallen and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Rorschacherberg in numbers
Where is Rorschacherberg?
Population of Rorschacherberg over time
Rorschacherberg had 7,214 residents in 2015 and 7,741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,465 |
| 2021 | 7,592 |
| 2022 | 7,620 |
| 2023 | 7,685 |
| 2024 | 7,716 |
| 2025 | 7,741 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 993 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rorschach, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbon (16,407 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rorschacherberg
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 | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 501 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,926 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 274 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.0% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 985 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.3% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,229 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.7% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 697 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.6% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.1% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,519 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 258 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 352 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 681.1 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,501 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.7 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 713 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,704 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,768 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 289 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 483 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 303 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,002 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.3% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.6% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,108 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 446 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272.3 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,283 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.0% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 328 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.7% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,212 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rorschacherberg | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.3% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 249 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rorschacherberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rorschacherberg?
Rorschacherberg has 7,741 residents (2025), ranking 251 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rorschacherberg?
Rorschacherberg covers 7.1 km², with a density of 1,092 people per km².
Is the population of Rorschacherberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rorschacherberg went from 7,214 to 7,741, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Rorschacherberg?
Rorschacherberg is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rorschach (district). Latitude 47.466, longitude 9.500.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Rorschacherberg?
In Rorschacherberg, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,704 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,768 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rorschacherberg?
In Rorschacherberg, “Dwellings” stands at 3,926 (2026), ranking 274 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rorschacherberg?
In Rorschacherberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rorschacherberg?
The nearest to Rorschacherberg are Rorschach (1.4 km), Grub (AR) (2.2 km), Goldach (3.1 km), Eggersriet (3.1 km), Heiden (3.7 km).