Felben-Wellhausen: population and statistics
Felben-Wellhausen has a population of 3,312 (2025) across 7.4 km², or 449 people per km². It ranks 668 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,312 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 449 people/km²
- 392 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Felben-Wellhausen ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.3% in Felben-Wellhausen, compared with an average of 29.8% in Thurgau and 24.6% nationally.
District heating: 11.2% in Felben-Wellhausen, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Felben-Wellhausen in numbers
Where is Felben-Wellhausen?
Population of Felben-Wellhausen over time
Felben-Wellhausen had 2,691 residents in 2015 and 3,312 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,874 |
| 2021 | 2,974 |
| 2022 | 3,199 |
| 2023 | 3,195 |
| 2024 | 3,232 |
| 2025 | 3,312 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,034 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pfyn, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenfeld (27,201 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Felben-Wellhausen
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 | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,054 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,574 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 751 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,516 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.3% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 117 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.6% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 565 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 917 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.2% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 334 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,226 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 207 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 163 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 671 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,712 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 367 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 694 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,859 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,003 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 812 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 221 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 675 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 839 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 540 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 | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,142 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 754 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 344.8 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 970 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.8% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,421 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 340 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Felben-Wellhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 703 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Felben-Wellhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Felben-Wellhausen?
Felben-Wellhausen has 3,312 residents (2025), ranking 668 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Felben-Wellhausen?
Felben-Wellhausen covers 7.4 km², with a density of 449 people per km².
Is the population of Felben-Wellhausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Felben-Wellhausen went from 2,691 to 3,312, a change of +23.1%.
Where is Felben-Wellhausen?
Felben-Wellhausen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.577, longitude 8.943.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Felben-Wellhausen?
In Felben-Wellhausen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.3% (2026), ranking 117 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
District heating: what is the figure for Felben-Wellhausen?
In Felben-Wellhausen, “District heating” stands at 11.2% (2026), ranking 207 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Felben-Wellhausen?
In Felben-Wellhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Felben-Wellhausen?
The nearest to Felben-Wellhausen are Pfyn (2.9 km), Hüttlingen (3.1 km), Thundorf (3.7 km), Herdern (4.1 km), Frauenfeld (4.2 km).