Steinach: population and statistics
Steinach has a population of 3,579 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 797 people per km². It ranks 625 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,579 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 797 people/km²
- 403 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Steinach ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 63.3% in Steinach, compared with an average of 30.3% in St. Gallen and 22.0% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,887 kW in Steinach, compared with an average of 1,325 kW in St. Gallen and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Steinach in numbers
Where is Steinach?
Population of Steinach over time
Steinach had 3,519 residents in 2015 and 3,579 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,549 |
| 2021 | 3,559 |
| 2022 | 3,583 |
| 2023 | 3,580 |
| 2024 | 3,581 |
| 2025 | 3,579 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in St. Gallen for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 629 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbon (16,407 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Steinach
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 | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 711 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,849 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 650 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.4% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.4% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,018 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.1% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,192 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.1% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,237 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.0% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 171 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,220 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.2% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 174 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 240 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 393 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,887 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 59 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.5 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 638 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,807 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,010 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 764 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 252 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 689 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.5% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 1,100 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.0% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 897 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,024 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 464 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 565.5 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 362 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.8% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 1,723 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 63.3% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 32 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinach | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.5% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 502 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinach?
Steinach has 3,579 residents (2025), ranking 625 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Steinach?
Steinach covers 4.5 km², with a density of 797 people per km².
Is the population of Steinach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Steinach went from 3,519 to 3,579, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Steinach?
Steinach is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Rorschach (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 9.433.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Steinach?
In Steinach, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 63.3% (2024), ranking 32 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Steinach?
In Steinach, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,887 kW (2026), ranking 59 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinach?
In Steinach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinach?
The nearest to Steinach are Arbon (1.9 km), Tübach (2.2 km), Horn (2.3 km), Berg (SG) (2.5 km), Roggwil (TG) (2.9 km).