Hohentannen: population and statistics
Hohentannen has a population of 670 (2025) across 8.0 km², or 83.8 people per km². It ranks 1,674 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 670 residents
- 8.0 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 469 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Hohentannen ranks No. 78 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,536 kW in Hohentannen, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 21.7% in Hohentannen, compared with an average of 64.1% in Thurgau and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Hohentannen in numbers
Where is Hohentannen?
Population of Hohentannen over time
Hohentannen had 616 residents in 2015 and 670 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 612 |
| 2021 | 654 |
| 2022 | 661 |
| 2023 | 664 |
| 2024 | 655 |
| 2025 | 670 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofszell (6,438 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hohentannen
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 | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,679 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 315 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,750 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.2% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 137 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.6% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,138 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 | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.8% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.5% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 199 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 20.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 68 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 71 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,339 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,536 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 23 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,372 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,851 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 111 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 702 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 503 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 281 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,452 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 419.4 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 704 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 21.7% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,793 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.3% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 276 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hohentannen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.7% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,612 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hohentannen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hohentannen?
Hohentannen has 670 residents (2025), ranking 1,674 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hohentannen?
Hohentannen covers 8.0 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Hohentannen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hohentannen went from 616 to 670, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Hohentannen?
Hohentannen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 9.216.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hohentannen?
In Hohentannen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,536 kW (2026), ranking 23 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Hohentannen?
In Hohentannen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 21.7% (2024), ranking 1,793 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hohentannen?
In Hohentannen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hohentannen?
The nearest to Hohentannen are Bischofszell (1.3 km), Kradolf-Schönenberg (3.1 km), Niederhelfenschwil (3.1 km), Niederbüren (3.9 km), Zihlschlacht-Sitterdorf (4.2 km).