Bettwiesen: population and statistics
Bettwiesen has a population of 1,355 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 352 people per km². It ranks 1,249 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,355 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 352 people/km²
- 633 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Bettwiesen ranks No. 61 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bettwiesen, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 49.9% in Bettwiesen, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Bettwiesen in numbers
Where is Bettwiesen?
Population of Bettwiesen over time
Bettwiesen had 1,154 residents in 2015 and 1,355 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,228 |
| 2021 | 1,252 |
| 2022 | 1,275 |
| 2023 | 1,324 |
| 2024 | 1,342 |
| 2025 | 1,355 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 539 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tobel-Tägerschen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Affeltrangen (2,890 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bettwiesen
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 | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.9% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,640 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 660 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.0% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 216 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 390 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.8% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 840 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.5% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 255 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,581 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.0 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,351 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,594 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 865 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 114 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,079 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.8% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 830 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 337 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,369 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 248.7 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,365 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.5% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,615 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.9% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 128 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bettwiesen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.1% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 566 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bettwiesen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bettwiesen?
Bettwiesen has 1,355 residents (2025), ranking 1,249 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bettwiesen?
Bettwiesen covers 3.9 km², with a density of 352 people per km².
Is the population of Bettwiesen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bettwiesen went from 1,154 to 1,355, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Bettwiesen?
Bettwiesen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 9.033.
District heating: what is the figure for Bettwiesen?
In Bettwiesen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bettwiesen?
In Bettwiesen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 49.9% (2024), ranking 128 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bettwiesen?
In Bettwiesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bettwiesen?
The nearest to Bettwiesen are Tobel-Tägerschen (1.9 km), Affeltrangen (2.2 km), Braunau (2.5 km), Münchwilen (TG) (3.7 km), Wil (SG) (3.9 km).