Kradolf-Schönenberg: population and statistics
Kradolf-Schönenberg has a population of 3,935 (2025) across 10.9 km², or 361 people per km². It ranks 569 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,935 residents
- 10.9 km²
- 361 people/km²
- 561 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Kradolf-Schönenberg ranks No. 21 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,876 kW in Kradolf-Schönenberg, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 29.5% in Kradolf-Schönenberg, compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Kradolf-Schönenberg in numbers
Where is Kradolf-Schönenberg?
Population of Kradolf-Schönenberg over time
Kradolf-Schönenberg had 3,554 residents in 2015 and 3,935 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,677 |
| 2021 | 3,654 |
| 2022 | 3,669 |
| 2023 | 3,899 |
| 2024 | 3,932 |
| 2025 | 3,935 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,527 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sulgen, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bischofszell (6,438 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kradolf-Schönenberg
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 | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,192 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,909 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 634 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.0% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 856 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 858 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.3% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 840 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.5% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 231 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 422 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,876 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 272 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 566 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,912 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 999 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 238 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 642 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 259 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 584 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 869 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 844 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.0% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 897 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,146 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 753 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291.2 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,204 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,136 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.0% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 405 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kradolf-Schönenberg | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.5% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 318 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kradolf-Schönenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kradolf-Schönenberg?
Kradolf-Schönenberg has 3,935 residents (2025), ranking 569 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kradolf-Schönenberg?
Kradolf-Schönenberg covers 10.9 km², with a density of 361 people per km².
Is the population of Kradolf-Schönenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kradolf-Schönenberg went from 3,554 to 3,935, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Kradolf-Schönenberg?
Kradolf-Schönenberg is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.516, longitude 9.183.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Kradolf-Schönenberg?
In Kradolf-Schönenberg, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,876 kW (2026), ranking 272 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kradolf-Schönenberg?
In Kradolf-Schönenberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 29.5% (2025), ranking 318 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kradolf-Schönenberg?
In Kradolf-Schönenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kradolf-Schönenberg?
The nearest to Kradolf-Schönenberg are Sulgen (3.0 km), Hohentannen (3.1 km), Schönholzerswilen (3.2 km), Niederhelfenschwil (3.7 km), Bischofszell (4.2 km).