Gachnang: population and statistics
Gachnang has a population of 4,778 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 493 people per km². It ranks 463 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,778 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 493 people/km²
- 524 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Gachnang ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.3% in Gachnang, compared with an average of 29.8% in Thurgau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Gachnang in numbers
Where is Gachnang?
Population of Gachnang over time
Gachnang had 3,984 residents in 2015 and 4,778 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,483 |
| 2021 | 4,513 |
| 2022 | 4,564 |
| 2023 | 4,609 |
| 2024 | 4,636 |
| 2025 | 4,778 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,359 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hagenbuch, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenfeld (27,201 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gachnang
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 | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,433 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,179 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 559 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.2% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,174 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.3% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 235 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.9% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 452 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,309 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 953 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 323 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 243 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,573 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 464 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.0 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 462 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,382 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,099 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 514 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 340 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 441 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 662 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.5% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 417 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 | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,559 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 595 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 326.3 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,048 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 807 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.6% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 642 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gachnang | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,034 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gachnang
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gachnang?
Gachnang has 4,778 residents (2025), ranking 463 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gachnang?
Gachnang covers 9.7 km², with a density of 493 people per km².
Is the population of Gachnang growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gachnang went from 3,984 to 4,778, a change of +19.9%.
Where is Gachnang?
Gachnang is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.533, longitude 8.850.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Gachnang?
In Gachnang, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.3% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gachnang?
In Gachnang, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 323 (2026), ranking 243 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gachnang?
In Gachnang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gachnang?
The nearest to Gachnang are Hagenbuch (3.1 km), Ellikon an der Thur (3.9 km), Frauenfeld (4.3 km), Wiesendangen (4.6 km), Rickenbach (ZH) (4.6 km).