Kreuzlingen: population and statistics
Kreuzlingen has a population of 23,550 (2025) across 11.5 km², or 2,048 people per km². It ranks 42 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,550 residents
- 11.5 km²
- 2,048 people/km²
- 421 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Kreuzlingen ranks No. 2 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 57.2% in Kreuzlingen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Kreuzlingen in numbers
Where is Kreuzlingen?
Population of Kreuzlingen over time
Kreuzlingen had 21,542 residents in 2015 and 23,550 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,390 |
| 2021 | 22,521 |
| 2022 | 22,788 |
| 2023 | 23,241 |
| 2024 | 23,407 |
| 2025 | 23,550 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,611 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Kreuzlingen
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 | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,086 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 12,685 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 39 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,330 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 504 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.3% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.4% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 168 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 678 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,611 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,451 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 712 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 35 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 819.1 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,342 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 120.5 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 53 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,115 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,662 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,820 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 48 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,126 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 45 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.3 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 296 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 11,703 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 75 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 496.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 499 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 417 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 946 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kreuzlingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 57.2% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 3 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kreuzlingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kreuzlingen?
Kreuzlingen has 23,550 residents (2025), ranking 42 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kreuzlingen?
Kreuzlingen covers 11.5 km², with a density of 2,048 people per km².
Is the population of Kreuzlingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kreuzlingen went from 21,542 to 23,550, a change of +9.3%.
Where is Kreuzlingen?
Kreuzlingen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Kreuzlingen (district). Latitude 47.646, longitude 9.178.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Kreuzlingen?
In Kreuzlingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 57.2% (2025), ranking 3 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Kreuzlingen?
In Kreuzlingen, “Dwellings” stands at 12,685 (2026), ranking 39 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kreuzlingen?
In Kreuzlingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kreuzlingen?
The nearest to Kreuzlingen are Bottighofen (1.9 km), Lengwil (3.3 km), Kemmental (3.4 km), Tägerwilen (3.7 km), Gottlieben (3.9 km).