Langrickenbach: population and statistics
Langrickenbach has a population of 1,551 (2025) across 10.9 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,149 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,551 residents
- 10.9 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 521 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Langrickenbach ranks No. 56 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,658 kW in Langrickenbach, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 38.8% in Langrickenbach, compared with an average of 29.8% in Thurgau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Langrickenbach in numbers
Where is Langrickenbach?
Population of Langrickenbach over time
Langrickenbach had 1,276 residents in 2015 and 1,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,337 |
| 2021 | 1,381 |
| 2022 | 1,442 |
| 2023 | 1,476 |
| 2024 | 1,503 |
| 2025 | 1,551 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,527 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altnau (2,351 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Langrickenbach
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 | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,517 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 717 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,261 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 334 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 196 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 621 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.0% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.9% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 225 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 273 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,658 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 90 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 937 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,365 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 301 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 114 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,155 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 95 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.3 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 1,053 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.5% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 766 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 363 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,333 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 234.0 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,431 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.5% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,515 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,262 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Langrickenbach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.5% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 868 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Langrickenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langrickenbach?
Langrickenbach has 1,551 residents (2025), ranking 1,149 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Langrickenbach?
Langrickenbach covers 10.9 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Langrickenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Langrickenbach went from 1,276 to 1,551, a change of +21.6%.
Where is Langrickenbach?
Langrickenbach is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Kreuzlingen (district). Latitude 47.594, longitude 9.248.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Langrickenbach?
In Langrickenbach, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,658 kW (2026), ranking 90 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Langrickenbach?
In Langrickenbach, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 38.8% (2026), ranking 196 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langrickenbach?
In Langrickenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langrickenbach?
The nearest to Langrickenbach are Altnau (1.8 km), Güttingen (2.9 km), Birwinken (3.7 km), Sommeri (4.0 km), Münsterlingen (4.3 km).