Bischofszell: population and statistics
Bischofszell has a population of 6,438 (2025) across 11.7 km², or 550 people per km². It ranks 319 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,438 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 550 people/km²
- 472 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Bischofszell ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 48.7% in Bischofszell, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Bischofszell in numbers
Where is Bischofszell?
Population of Bischofszell over time
Bischofszell had 5,895 residents in 2015 and 6,438 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,907 |
| 2021 | 5,974 |
| 2022 | 6,064 |
| 2023 | 6,298 |
| 2024 | 6,417 |
| 2025 | 6,438 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,639 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hohentannen, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amriswil (15,225 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bischofszell
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 | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,132 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,343 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 321 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.0% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 486 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.1% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,177 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 998 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.6% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 942 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 306 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 264 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,810 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 308 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.4 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 278 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,445 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,087 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 418 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 335 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 416 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 353 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.6 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 916 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.6% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,346 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.4% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 520 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,499 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 280 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 543.5 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 407 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.8% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,392 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.7% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 139 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bischofszell | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 359 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bischofszell
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bischofszell?
Bischofszell has 6,438 residents (2025), ranking 319 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bischofszell?
Bischofszell covers 11.7 km², with a density of 550 people per km².
Is the population of Bischofszell growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bischofszell went from 5,895 to 6,438, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Bischofszell?
Bischofszell is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 9.233.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bischofszell?
In Bischofszell, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 48.7% (2024), ranking 139 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bischofszell?
In Bischofszell, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 306 (2026), ranking 264 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bischofszell?
In Bischofszell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bischofszell?
The nearest to Bischofszell are Hohentannen (1.3 km), Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf (3.1 km), Niederhelfenschwil (4.2 km), Kradolf-Schönenberg (4.2 km), Niederbüren (4.5 km).