Affeltrangen: population and statistics
Affeltrangen has a population of 2,890 (2025) across 14.4 km², or 201 people per km². It ranks 750 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,890 residents
- 14.4 km²
- 201 people/km²
- 524 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Affeltrangen ranks No. 35 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,837 kW in Affeltrangen, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 52.9% in Affeltrangen, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Affeltrangen in numbers
Where is Affeltrangen?
Population of Affeltrangen over time
Affeltrangen had 2,495 residents in 2015 and 2,890 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,648 |
| 2021 | 2,684 |
| 2022 | 2,786 |
| 2023 | 2,837 |
| 2024 | 2,880 |
| 2025 | 2,890 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,017 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tobel-Tägerschen, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Münchwilen (TG) (6,043 residents), 4.3 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 Affeltrangen
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 | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,529 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,333 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 857 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.5% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 608 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.7% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 743 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 290 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.3% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.6% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 544 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 861 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 233 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 416 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,837 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 12 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 446 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,211 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 311 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 237 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 646 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 239 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 640 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 393 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.0% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 994 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,360 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 656 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 470.6 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 562 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.7% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,680 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 52.9% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 102 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Affeltrangen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.5% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 774 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Affeltrangen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Affeltrangen?
Affeltrangen has 2,890 residents (2025), ranking 750 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Affeltrangen?
Affeltrangen covers 14.4 km², with a density of 201 people per km².
Is the population of Affeltrangen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Affeltrangen went from 2,495 to 2,890, a change of +15.8%.
Where is Affeltrangen?
Affeltrangen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.516, longitude 9.017.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Affeltrangen?
In Affeltrangen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,837 kW (2026), ranking 12 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Affeltrangen?
In Affeltrangen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 52.9% (2024), ranking 102 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Affeltrangen?
In Affeltrangen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Affeltrangen?
The nearest to Affeltrangen are Tobel-Tägerschen (1.2 km), Bettwiesen (2.2 km), Lommis (2.5 km), Braunau (4.2 km), Münchwilen (TG) (4.3 km).