Eschlikon: population and statistics
Eschlikon has a population of 4,913 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 792 people per km². It ranks 448 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,913 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 792 people/km²
- 566 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Eschlikon ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 45.8% in Eschlikon, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 38.2% in Eschlikon, compared with an average of 29.8% in Thurgau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Eschlikon in numbers
Where is Eschlikon?
Population of Eschlikon over time
Eschlikon had 4,278 residents in 2015 and 4,913 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,577 |
| 2021 | 4,740 |
| 2022 | 4,847 |
| 2023 | 4,901 |
| 2024 | 4,916 |
| 2025 | 4,913 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 868 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sirnach (8,387 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eschlikon
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 | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 967 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,328 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 515 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.9% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,467 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 213 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.1% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 604 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.3% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 468 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.7% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 740 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.3% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,263 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 345 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 320 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 245 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,862 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 280 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 431 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,606 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,051 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 348 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 424 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 396 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 378 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 433 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 439 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,005 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 469 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 408.1 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 743 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,295 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 186 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eschlikon | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,108 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eschlikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eschlikon?
Eschlikon has 4,913 residents (2025), ranking 448 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eschlikon?
Eschlikon covers 6.2 km², with a density of 792 people per km².
Is the population of Eschlikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eschlikon went from 4,278 to 4,913, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Eschlikon?
Eschlikon is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.461, longitude 8.959.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Eschlikon?
In Eschlikon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 45.8% (2024), ranking 186 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Eschlikon?
In Eschlikon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 38.2% (2026), ranking 213 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eschlikon?
In Eschlikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eschlikon?
The nearest to Eschlikon are Sirnach (3.1 km), Münchwilen (TG) (3.4 km), Bichelsee-Balterswil (3.4 km), Wängi (4.4 km), Fischingen (5.0 km).