Schmerikon: population and statistics
Schmerikon has a population of 4,168 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 697 people per km². It ranks 537 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,168 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 697 people/km²
- 407 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Schmerikon ranks No. 46 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schmerikon, compared with an average of 6.0% in St. Gallen and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 38.5% in Schmerikon, compared with an average of 30.3% in St. Gallen and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Schmerikon in numbers
Where is Schmerikon?
Population of Schmerikon over time
Schmerikon had 3,668 residents in 2015 and 4,168 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,971 |
| 2021 | 4,043 |
| 2022 | 4,110 |
| 2023 | 4,162 |
| 2024 | 4,150 |
| 2025 | 4,168 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 838 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tuggen, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uznach (7,114 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schmerikon
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 | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 588 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,087 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 575 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,355 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.8% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 348 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.3% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,470 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.5% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.6% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 420 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 919.9 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.8 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 683 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,140 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,362 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 236 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 650 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 258 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 587 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.9 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,026 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.8% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,871 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 497 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 448.9 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 612 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.1% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,025 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.5% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 325 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schmerikon | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.6% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 407 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schmerikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schmerikon?
Schmerikon has 4,168 residents (2025), ranking 537 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schmerikon?
Schmerikon covers 6.0 km², with a density of 697 people per km².
Is the population of Schmerikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schmerikon went from 3,668 to 4,168, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Schmerikon?
Schmerikon is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis See-Gaster (district). Latitude 47.225, longitude 8.950.
District heating: what is the figure for Schmerikon?
In Schmerikon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Schmerikon?
In Schmerikon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 38.5% (2024), ranking 325 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schmerikon?
In Schmerikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schmerikon?
The nearest to Schmerikon are Tuggen (2.5 km), Uznach (2.6 km), Benken (SG) (5.0 km), Eschenbach (SG) (5.3 km), Wangen (SZ) (5.6 km).