Homburg: population and statistics
Homburg has a population of 1,597 (2025) across 24.1 km², or 66.2 people per km². It ranks 1,125 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,597 residents
- 24.1 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 591 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Homburg ranks No. 55 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,159 kW in Homburg, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 32.9% in Homburg, compared with an average of 64.1% in Thurgau and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Homburg in numbers
Where is Homburg?
Population of Homburg over time
Homburg had 1,512 residents in 2015 and 1,597 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,543 |
| 2021 | 1,555 |
| 2022 | 1,579 |
| 2023 | 1,570 |
| 2024 | 1,573 |
| 2025 | 1,597 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raperswilen, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Müllheim (3,403 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Homburg
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 | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 656 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 741 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,231 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.6% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 464 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.6% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 877 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.1% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 132 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,712 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 603 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.7% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 182 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 75 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 156 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 704 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,159 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 561 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,979 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 60 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 846 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 115 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,074 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.0 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 646 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.8% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,015 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 889 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 886 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 556.7 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 381 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,721 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 338 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Homburg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.1% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,470 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Homburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Homburg?
Homburg has 1,597 residents (2025), ranking 1,125 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Homburg?
Homburg covers 24.1 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Homburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Homburg went from 1,512 to 1,597, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Homburg?
Homburg is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.633, longitude 9.016.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Homburg?
In Homburg, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,159 kW (2026), ranking 36 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Homburg?
In Homburg, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 32.9% (2024), ranking 1,721 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Homburg?
In Homburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Homburg?
The nearest to Homburg are Raperswilen (2.3 km), Müllheim (3.5 km), Berlingen (3.7 km), Wigoltingen (4.4 km), Steckborn (4.4 km).