Egnach: population and statistics
Egnach has a population of 5,259 (2025) across 18.4 km², or 285 people per km². It ranks 405 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,259 residents
- 18.4 km²
- 285 people/km²
- 458 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Egnach ranks No. 12 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,744 kW in Egnach, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 35.4% in Egnach, compared with an average of 29.8% in Thurgau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Egnach in numbers
Where is Egnach?
Population of Egnach over time
Egnach had 4,573 residents in 2015 and 5,259 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,789 |
| 2021 | 4,817 |
| 2022 | 4,897 |
| 2023 | 5,031 |
| 2024 | 5,180 |
| 2025 | 5,259 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,581 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Salmsach, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romanshorn (11,982 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Egnach
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 | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,206 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,575 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 456 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 635 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.4% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.3% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 459 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.9% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 928 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 440 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 643 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 763 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 399 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 152 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,744 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 72.2 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 172 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,721 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 355 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 408 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 349 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 414 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 356 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 480 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.0% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 994 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,025 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 462 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 385.1 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 822 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,233 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 800 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Egnach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.5% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,090 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Egnach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egnach?
Egnach has 5,259 residents (2025), ranking 405 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Egnach?
Egnach covers 18.4 km², with a density of 285 people per km².
Is the population of Egnach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Egnach went from 4,573 to 5,259, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Egnach?
Egnach is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.527, longitude 9.365.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Egnach?
In Egnach, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,744 kW (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Egnach?
In Egnach, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 35.4% (2026), ranking 315 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Egnach?
In Egnach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Egnach?
The nearest to Egnach are Salmsach (2.6 km), Roggwil (TG) (3.8 km), Muolen (3.8 km), Romanshorn (4.1 km), Häggenschwil (5.0 km).