Walenstadt: population and statistics
Walenstadt has a population of 6,083 (2025) across 45.7 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 337 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,083 residents
- 45.7 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 428 m
Key points
Among the 75 municipalities in St. Gallen, Walenstadt ranks No. 31 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 36.7% in Walenstadt, compared with an average of 30.7% in St. Gallen and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,232 kWh a year here.
Walenstadt in numbers
Where is Walenstadt?
Population of Walenstadt over time
Walenstadt had 5,520 residents in 2015 and 6,083 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,728 |
| 2021 | 5,801 |
| 2022 | 5,763 |
| 2023 | 5,852 |
| 2024 | 5,926 |
| 2025 | 6,083 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,403 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Flums, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mels (9,581 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,928 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walenstadt
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 | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 19.9% | 20.7% | ranked 694 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,358 | 280,853 | 4,927,050 | ranked 320 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 23.5% | 23.3% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 24.8% | 25.3% | ranked 637 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.9% | 64.1% | 69.5% | ranked 611 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 52.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.7% | 30.7% | 13.7% | ranked 122 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.5% | 9.0% | 12.4% | ranked 788 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.4% | ranked 308 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 345 | 26,111 | 329,600 | ranked 215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,338 kW | 1,325 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 672 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.0 GWh/year | 4,072 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 367 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,731 kWh/inh. | 7,485 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,238 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 360 | 39,699 | 728,011 | ranked 408 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 375 | 42,658 | 762,757 | ranked 398 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.6 | 78.4 | 64.9 | ranked 1,036 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.1% | 65.2% | 65.7% | ranked 860 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.3% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 872 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,118 | 317,461 | 5,679,518 | ranked 444 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 348.2 | 583.5 | 362.9 | ranked 956 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 64.9% | 63.6% | ranked 620 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.4% | 30.3% | 24.2% | ranked 920 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walenstadt | St. Gallen | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 27.2% | 18.9% | ranked 807 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walenstadt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walenstadt?
Walenstadt has 6,083 residents (2025), ranking 337 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walenstadt?
Walenstadt covers 45.7 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Walenstadt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walenstadt went from 5,520 to 6,083, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Walenstadt?
Walenstadt is in St. Gallen. It belongs to Wahlkreis Sarganserland (district). Latitude 47.123, longitude 9.315.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Walenstadt?
In Walenstadt, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 36.7% (2026), ranking 122 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Walenstadt?
In Walenstadt, “Dwellings” stands at 3,358 (2026), ranking 320 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walenstadt?
In Walenstadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,232 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walenstadt?
The nearest to Walenstadt are Flums (4.0 km), Quarten (6.7 km), Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann (7.1 km), Mels (11 km), Grabs (12 km).