Bürglen (TG): population and statistics
Bürglen (TG) has a population of 4,252 (2025) across 11.7 km², or 363 people per km². It ranks 527 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,252 residents
- 11.7 km²
- 363 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Bürglen (TG) ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 34.0% in Bürglen (TG), compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Bürglen (TG) in numbers
Where is Bürglen (TG)?
Population of Bürglen (TG) over time
Bürglen (TG) had 3,690 residents in 2015 and 4,252 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,953 |
| 2021 | 3,982 |
| 2022 | 4,067 |
| 2023 | 4,153 |
| 2024 | 4,173 |
| 2025 | 4,252 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,639 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berg (TG), 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weinfelden (12,652 residents), 3.6 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 Bürglen (TG)
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 | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,345 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,151 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 564 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 548 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 950 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.9% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 394 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 184 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 580 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,349 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 663 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.8 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 345 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,465 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 586 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 254 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 606 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 285 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 537 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.0 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 827 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.0% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 307 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.1% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,723 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 540 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 405.2 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 758 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.8% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 848 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.5% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 877 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bürglen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.0% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 171 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bürglen (TG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bürglen (TG)?
Bürglen (TG) has 4,252 residents (2025), ranking 527 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bürglen (TG)?
Bürglen (TG) covers 11.7 km², with a density of 363 people per km².
Is the population of Bürglen (TG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bürglen (TG) went from 3,690 to 4,252, a change of +15.2%.
Where is Bürglen (TG)?
Bürglen (TG) is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.550, longitude 9.150.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bürglen (TG)?
In Bürglen (TG), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 34.0% (2025), ranking 171 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Bürglen (TG)?
In Bürglen (TG), “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 48.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 345 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bürglen (TG)?
In Bürglen (TG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bürglen (TG)?
The nearest to Bürglen (TG) are Berg (TG) (2.2 km), Sulgen (3.4 km), Weinfelden (3.6 km), Schönholzerswilen (3.8 km), Kradolf-Schönenberg (4.5 km).