Hauptwil-Gottshaus: population and statistics
Hauptwil-Gottshaus has a population of 2,121 (2025) across 12.5 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 934 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,121 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 170 people/km²
- 637 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Hauptwil-Gottshaus ranks No. 43 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,700 kW in Hauptwil-Gottshaus, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 38.6% in Hauptwil-Gottshaus, compared with an average of 23.6% in Thurgau and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Hauptwil-Gottshaus in numbers
Where is Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
Population of Hauptwil-Gottshaus over time
Hauptwil-Gottshaus had 1,915 residents in 2015 and 2,121 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,017 |
| 2021 | 2,042 |
| 2022 | 2,040 |
| 2023 | 2,084 |
| 2024 | 2,104 |
| 2025 | 2,121 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,751 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Waldkirch (3,581 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hauptwil-Gottshaus
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 | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,340 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 991 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,053 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.6% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 695 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.9% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.1% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 314 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 686 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 446 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 168 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 648 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,700 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 78 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.0 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 841 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,768 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 542 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 182 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 190 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 769 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 89.6 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 300 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 809 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 907 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 599 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,074 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282.4 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,239 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.4% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,367 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.4% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 692 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hauptwil-Gottshaus | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.8% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,350 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hauptwil-Gottshaus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
Hauptwil-Gottshaus has 2,121 residents (2025), ranking 934 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
Hauptwil-Gottshaus covers 12.5 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of Hauptwil-Gottshaus growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hauptwil-Gottshaus went from 1,915 to 2,121, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
Hauptwil-Gottshaus is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.466, longitude 9.283.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
In Hauptwil-Gottshaus, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,700 kW (2026), ranking 78 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
In Hauptwil-Gottshaus, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 38.6% (2026), ranking 313 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
In Hauptwil-Gottshaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hauptwil-Gottshaus?
The nearest to Hauptwil-Gottshaus are Waldkirch (0.0 km), Andwil (SG) (2.9 km), Gaiserwald (5.2 km), Bischofszell (5.3 km), Häggenschwil (5.4 km).