Hefenhofen: population and statistics
Hefenhofen has a population of 1,344 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 220 people per km². It ranks 1,254 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,344 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 220 people/km²
- 449 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Hefenhofen ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 24.0% in Hefenhofen, compared with an average of 64.1% in Thurgau and 73.4% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,098 kW in Hefenhofen, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Hefenhofen in numbers
Where is Hefenhofen?
Population of Hefenhofen over time
Hefenhofen had 1,229 residents in 2015 and 1,344 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,277 |
| 2021 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 1,309 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,340 |
| 2025 | 1,344 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 854 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dozwil, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Amriswil (15,225 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hefenhofen
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 | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,426 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 642 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,341 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.1% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 381 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.1% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 322 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.5% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 945 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.7% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 392 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.3% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 148 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 741 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,098 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 41 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.9 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,018 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,784 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 259 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,157 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 119 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,047 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.5 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 310 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 356 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.7% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 833 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 912 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 619.8 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 295 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 24.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,779 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 55.6% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 80 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hefenhofen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.2% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,042 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hefenhofen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hefenhofen?
Hefenhofen has 1,344 residents (2025), ranking 1,254 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hefenhofen?
Hefenhofen covers 6.1 km², with a density of 220 people per km².
Is the population of Hefenhofen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hefenhofen went from 1,229 to 1,344, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Hefenhofen?
Hefenhofen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.564, longitude 9.301.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Hefenhofen?
In Hefenhofen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 24.0% (2024), ranking 1,779 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hefenhofen?
In Hefenhofen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,098 kW (2026), ranking 41 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hefenhofen?
In Hefenhofen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hefenhofen?
The nearest to Hefenhofen are Dozwil (1.2 km), Sommeri (1.4 km), Amriswil (1.6 km), Kesswil (2.8 km), Uttwil (3.7 km).