Fischingen: population and statistics
Fischingen has a population of 3,145 (2025) across 30.7 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 696 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,145 residents
- 30.7 km²
- 102 people/km²
- 655 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Fischingen ranks No. 30 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,076 kW in Fischingen, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 12.6% in Fischingen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Fischingen in numbers
Where is Fischingen?
Population of Fischingen over time
Fischingen had 2,644 residents in 2015 and 3,145 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,836 |
| 2021 | 2,868 |
| 2022 | 2,933 |
| 2023 | 2,977 |
| 2024 | 3,028 |
| 2025 | 3,145 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,300 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eschlikon (4,913 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,440 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fischingen
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 | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,220 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,608 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 742 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.1% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 447 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 466 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.3% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 460 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.6% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,595 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.8% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 414 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 260 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.5% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 251 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 238 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 396 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,076 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 194 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.8 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 547 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,380 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 601 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 257 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 600 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 215 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 693 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.4 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 773 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,591 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 582 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 505.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 478 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.8% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,240 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 549 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,361 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischingen?
Fischingen has 3,145 residents (2025), ranking 696 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fischingen?
Fischingen covers 30.7 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Fischingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fischingen went from 2,644 to 3,145, a change of +18.9%.
Where is Fischingen?
Fischingen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.416, longitude 8.967.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fischingen?
In Fischingen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,076 kW (2026), ranking 194 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Fischingen?
In Fischingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 12.6% (2025), ranking 1,361 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischingen?
In Fischingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischingen?
The nearest to Fischingen are Eschlikon (5.0 km), Bichelsee-Balterswil (5.3 km), Kirchberg (SG) (5.3 km), Sirnach (6.1 km), Wilen (TG) (6.3 km).