Bichelsee-Balterswil: population and statistics
Bichelsee-Balterswil has a population of 3,034 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 724 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,034 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 615 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Bichelsee-Balterswil ranks No. 33 by population.
District heating: 25.6% in Bichelsee-Balterswil, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 79.9% in Bichelsee-Balterswil, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 994 kWh a year here.
Bichelsee-Balterswil in numbers
Where is Bichelsee-Balterswil?
Population of Bichelsee-Balterswil over time
Bichelsee-Balterswil had 2,801 residents in 2015 and 3,034 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,949 |
| 2021 | 3,023 |
| 2022 | 3,007 |
| 2023 | 3,044 |
| 2024 | 3,030 |
| 2025 | 3,034 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,717 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eschlikon (4,913 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,976 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bichelsee-Balterswil
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 | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,172 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,412 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 814 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 898 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 616 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.9% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 225 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.7% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,466 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.5% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 624 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 822 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 25.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 47 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 215 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 465 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,572 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 465 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.2 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 700 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,624 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 856 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 211 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 727 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 234 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 650 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 509 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.3% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 316 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 894 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 884 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 294.7 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,187 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.7% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,244 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 379 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bichelsee-Balterswil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,336 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bichelsee-Balterswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bichelsee-Balterswil?
Bichelsee-Balterswil has 3,034 residents (2025), ranking 724 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bichelsee-Balterswil?
Bichelsee-Balterswil covers 12.3 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Bichelsee-Balterswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bichelsee-Balterswil went from 2,801 to 3,034, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Bichelsee-Balterswil?
Bichelsee-Balterswil is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 8.916.
District heating: what is the figure for Bichelsee-Balterswil?
In Bichelsee-Balterswil, “District heating” stands at 25.6% (2026), ranking 47 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Bichelsee-Balterswil?
In Bichelsee-Balterswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 79.9% (2026), ranking 225 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bichelsee-Balterswil?
In Bichelsee-Balterswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 994 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bichelsee-Balterswil?
The nearest to Bichelsee-Balterswil are Eschlikon (3.4 km), Aadorf (5.1 km), Fischingen (5.3 km), Turbenthal (5.6 km), Elgg (6.1 km).