Berlingen: population and statistics
Berlingen has a population of 941 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 1,491 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 941 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 235 people/km²
- 538 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Berlingen ranks No. 71 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Berlingen, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.7% in Berlingen, compared with an average of 20.0% in Thurgau and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Berlingen in numbers
Where is Berlingen?
Population of Berlingen over time
Berlingen had 861 residents in 2015 and 941 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 906 |
| 2021 | 924 |
| 2022 | 928 |
| 2023 | 947 |
| 2024 | 957 |
| 2025 | 941 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 560 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steckborn (4,036 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Berlingen
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 | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 29 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 632 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,346 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.6% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 181 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.0% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 774 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.5% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.2% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 816 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.4% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 929.0 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,206 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,833 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,504 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,462 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 87 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,253 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.5 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 266 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 351 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 327 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,383 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.5 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 958 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 77 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,719 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Berlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.0% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 336 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berlingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berlingen?
Berlingen has 941 residents (2025), ranking 1,491 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berlingen?
Berlingen covers 4.0 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Berlingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berlingen went from 861 to 941, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Berlingen?
Berlingen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.666, longitude 9.016.
District heating: what is the figure for Berlingen?
In Berlingen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Berlingen?
In Berlingen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.7% (2025), ranking 29 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berlingen?
In Berlingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berlingen?
The nearest to Berlingen are Steckborn (2.5 km), Salenstein (2.6 km), Homburg (3.7 km), Raperswilen (4.0 km), Ermatingen (4.8 km).