Gottlieben: population and statistics
Gottlieben has a population of 359 (2025) across 0.3 km², or 1,122 people per km². It ranks 1,924 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 359 residents
- 0.3 km²
- 1,122 people/km²
- 400 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Gottlieben ranks No. 80 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Gottlieben in numbers
Where is Gottlieben?
Population of Gottlieben over time
Gottlieben had 325 residents in 2015 and 359 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 337 |
| 2021 | 337 |
| 2022 | 345 |
| 2023 | 340 |
| 2024 | 347 |
| 2025 | 359 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 45 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tägerwilen (5,558 residents), 1.0 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 Gottlieben
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 | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 209 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,917 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.7% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 41.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.2% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 580.4 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.9 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,056 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,134 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 153.2 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 27.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 140 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,767 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 390.0 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Gottlieben | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.0% | 27.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gottlieben
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gottlieben?
Gottlieben has 359 residents (2025), ranking 1,924 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gottlieben?
Gottlieben covers 0.3 km², with a density of 1,122 people per km².
Is the population of Gottlieben growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gottlieben went from 325 to 359, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Gottlieben?
Gottlieben is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Kreuzlingen (district). Latitude 47.664, longitude 9.134.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Gottlieben?
In Gottlieben, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,056 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Gottlieben?
In Gottlieben, “Dwellings” stands at 209 (2026), ranking 1,917 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gottlieben?
In Gottlieben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gottlieben?
The nearest to Gottlieben are Tägerwilen (1.0 km), Kreuzlingen (3.9 km), Ermatingen (4.1 km), Wäldi (5.1 km), Bottighofen (5.8 km).