Berg (TG): population and statistics
Berg (TG) has a population of 3,757 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 286 people per km². It ranks 600 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,757 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 286 people/km²
- 469 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Berg (TG) ranks No. 23 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,388 kW in Berg (TG), compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.0% in Berg (TG), compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Berg (TG) in numbers
Where is Berg (TG)?
Population of Berg (TG) over time
Berg (TG) had 3,301 residents in 2015 and 3,757 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,429 |
| 2021 | 3,449 |
| 2022 | 3,532 |
| 2023 | 3,573 |
| 2024 | 3,590 |
| 2025 | 3,757 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,840 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bürglen (TG), 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weinfelden (12,652 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Berg (TG)
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 | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 987 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,780 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 672 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 940 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.9% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 487 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 221 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.3% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 643 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.8% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 413 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 941 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 317 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 250 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,388 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 120 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.4 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 441 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,030 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 652 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 249 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 621 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 286 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 534 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 535 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 492 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,786 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 524 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 475.4 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 546 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 624 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.9% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,157 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Berg (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.8% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,080 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berg (TG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berg (TG)?
Berg (TG) has 3,757 residents (2025), ranking 600 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berg (TG)?
Berg (TG) covers 13.1 km², with a density of 286 people per km².
Is the population of Berg (TG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berg (TG) went from 3,301 to 3,757, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Berg (TG)?
Berg (TG) is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.566, longitude 9.166.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berg (TG)?
In Berg (TG), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,388 kW (2026), ranking 120 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Berg (TG)?
In Berg (TG), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.0% (2026), ranking 221 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berg (TG)?
In Berg (TG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berg (TG)?
The nearest to Berg (TG) are Bürglen (TG) (2.2 km), Birwinken (3.1 km), Sulgen (3.3 km), Weinfelden (4.1 km), Erlen (5.3 km).