Bussnang: population and statistics
Bussnang has a population of 2,599 (2025) across 18.9 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 821 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,599 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Bussnang ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 21.6% in Bussnang, compared with an average of 64.1% in Thurgau and 73.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,238 kW in Bussnang, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Bussnang in numbers
Where is Bussnang?
Population of Bussnang over time
Bussnang had 2,264 residents in 2015 and 2,599 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,473 |
| 2021 | 2,540 |
| 2022 | 2,546 |
| 2023 | 2,572 |
| 2024 | 2,615 |
| 2025 | 2,599 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,644 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weinfelden (12,652 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bussnang
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 | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,558 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,202 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 931 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 333 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 386 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.0% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.7% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 297 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 172 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 633 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,238 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 157 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.6 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 472 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,225 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 235 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 204 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 168 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 849 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) | 70.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 503 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.8% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 830 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,337 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 298 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,284 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 42 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 21.6% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,794 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 72.5% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 10 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bussnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 968 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bussnang
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bussnang?
Bussnang has 2,599 residents (2025), ranking 821 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bussnang?
Bussnang covers 18.9 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Bussnang growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bussnang went from 2,264 to 2,599, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Bussnang?
Bussnang is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.558, longitude 9.084.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Bussnang?
In Bussnang, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 21.6% (2024), ranking 1,794 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bussnang?
In Bussnang, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,238 kW (2026), ranking 157 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bussnang?
In Bussnang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bussnang?
The nearest to Bussnang are Weinfelden (2.5 km), Amlikon-Bissegg (2.7 km), Märstetten (4.8 km), Bürglen (TG) (5.0 km), Wigoltingen (5.7 km).