Amriswil: population and statistics
Amriswil has a population of 15,225 (2025) across 19.0 km², or 800 people per km². It ranks 93 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,225 residents
- 19.0 km²
- 800 people/km²
- 446 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Amriswil ranks No. 4 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Amriswil in numbers
Where is Amriswil?
Population of Amriswil over time
Amriswil had 13,113 residents in 2015 and 15,225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,211 |
| 2021 | 14,272 |
| 2022 | 14,313 |
| 2023 | 14,643 |
| 2024 | 14,951 |
| 2025 | 15,225 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,664 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hefenhofen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kreuzlingen (23,550 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Amriswil
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 | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,130 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,458 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 105 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.9% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 672 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,228 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.1% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 447 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 561 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,184 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 673 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 635 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 49 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,426 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 612 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 106.9 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 70 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,022 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,377 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,026 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 113 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,131 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.3 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 588 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 567 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,455 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 147 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 424.0 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 691 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 775 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.0% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 629 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Amriswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.5% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 163 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Amriswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amriswil?
Amriswil has 15,225 residents (2025), ranking 93 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Amriswil?
Amriswil covers 19.0 km², with a density of 800 people per km².
Is the population of Amriswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Amriswil went from 13,113 to 15,225, a change of +16.1%.
Where is Amriswil?
Amriswil is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.550, longitude 9.300.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Amriswil?
In Amriswil, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 635 (2026), ranking 49 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Amriswil?
In Amriswil, “Dwellings” stands at 7,458 (2026), ranking 105 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Amriswil?
In Amriswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Amriswil?
The nearest to Amriswil are Hefenhofen (1.6 km), Sommeri (2.2 km), Dozwil (2.3 km), Muolen (3.9 km), Kesswil (4.3 km).