Eschenz: population and statistics
Eschenz has a population of 1,951 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 163 people per km². It ranks 985 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,951 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 163 people/km²
- 412 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Eschenz ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 79.3% in Eschenz, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
District heating: 7.6% in Eschenz, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Eschenz in numbers
Where is Eschenz?
Population of Eschenz over time
Eschenz had 1,725 residents in 2015 and 1,951 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,868 |
| 2021 | 1,890 |
| 2022 | 1,882 |
| 2023 | 1,903 |
| 2024 | 1,923 |
| 2025 | 1,951 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,681 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stein am Rhein (3,956 residents), 1.2 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 Eschenz
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 | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 356 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,013 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,039 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 468 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.3% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 259 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.5% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 943 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 428 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 810 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 133 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 839 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,662 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 392 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 963 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,902 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 667 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 141 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,004 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 136 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 974 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 720 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 852 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.9% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 666 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,029 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341.4 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 983 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.4% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,013 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 700 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eschenz | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 718 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eschenz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eschenz?
Eschenz has 1,951 residents (2025), ranking 985 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eschenz?
Eschenz covers 12.0 km², with a density of 163 people per km².
Is the population of Eschenz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eschenz went from 1,725 to 1,951, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Eschenz?
Eschenz is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.650, longitude 8.866.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Eschenz?
In Eschenz, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 79.3% (2026), ranking 259 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
District heating: what is the figure for Eschenz?
In Eschenz, “District heating” stands at 7.6% (2026), ranking 322 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eschenz?
In Eschenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eschenz?
The nearest to Eschenz are Stein am Rhein (1.2 km), Wagenhausen (1.7 km), Mammern (3.7 km), Hemishofen (4.7 km), Hüttwilen (5.6 km).