Diessenhofen: population and statistics
Diessenhofen has a population of 4,157 (2025) across 10.0 km², or 416 people per km². It ranks 538 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,157 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 416 people/km²
- 408 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Diessenhofen ranks No. 18 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 39.6% in Diessenhofen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Diessenhofen in numbers
Where is Diessenhofen?
Population of Diessenhofen over time
Diessenhofen had 3,676 residents in 2015 and 4,157 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,085 |
| 2021 | 4,113 |
| 2022 | 4,118 |
| 2023 | 4,132 |
| 2024 | 4,138 |
| 2025 | 4,157 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,401 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Basadingen-Schlattingen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schaffhausen (39,228 residents), 8.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Diessenhofen
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 | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 497 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,255 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 535 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.7% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 872 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,256 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 920 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.1% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 687 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 163 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 671 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 855.5 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,296 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 561 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,444 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,088 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 266 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 576 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 271 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 561 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.2 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 891 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,075 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,032 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 460 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 488.8 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 518 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.1% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 837 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.5% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 536 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Diessenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 80 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Diessenhofen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diessenhofen?
Diessenhofen has 4,157 residents (2025), ranking 538 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Diessenhofen?
Diessenhofen covers 10.0 km², with a density of 416 people per km².
Is the population of Diessenhofen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Diessenhofen went from 3,676 to 4,157, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Diessenhofen?
Diessenhofen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.683, longitude 8.750.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Diessenhofen?
In Diessenhofen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 39.6% (2025), ranking 80 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Diessenhofen?
In Diessenhofen, “Jobs” stands at 2,032 (2024), ranking 460 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diessenhofen?
In Diessenhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diessenhofen?
The nearest to Diessenhofen are Basadingen-Schlattingen (1.9 km), Dörflingen (3.5 km), Ramsen (4.2 km), Buch (SH) (4.4 km), Schlatt (TG) (5.3 km).