Birwinken: population and statistics
Birwinken has a population of 1,452 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 118 people per km². It ranks 1,196 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,452 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 118 people/km²
- 547 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Birwinken ranks No. 59 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 43.4% in Birwinken, compared with an average of 27.0% in Thurgau and 26.1% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.9% in Birwinken, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Birwinken in numbers
Where is Birwinken?
Population of Birwinken over time
Birwinken had 1,363 residents in 2015 and 1,452 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,330 |
| 2021 | 1,333 |
| 2022 | 1,381 |
| 2023 | 1,398 |
| 2024 | 1,428 |
| 2025 | 1,452 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,721 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Berg (TG) (3,757 residents), 3.1 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 Birwinken
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 | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,210 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 657 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,326 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.6% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 220 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.9% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 185 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.1% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,394 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 630 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.4% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 291 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.9% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 271 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,876 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 273 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.7 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 923 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,606 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 216 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,073 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 99 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,169 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.5% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,650 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.4% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 89 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 370 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,327 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 254.8 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,345 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.7% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,535 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,511 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birwinken | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,287 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birwinken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birwinken?
Birwinken has 1,452 residents (2025), ranking 1,196 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birwinken?
Birwinken covers 12.3 km², with a density of 118 people per km².
Is the population of Birwinken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birwinken went from 1,363 to 1,452, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Birwinken?
Birwinken is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.583, longitude 9.200.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Birwinken?
In Birwinken, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 43.4% (2026), ranking 89 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Birwinken?
In Birwinken, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.9% (2026), ranking 185 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birwinken?
In Birwinken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birwinken?
The nearest to Birwinken are Berg (TG) (3.1 km), Langrickenbach (3.7 km), Lengwil (3.9 km), Kemmental (4.5 km), Erlen (4.5 km).