Märstetten: population and statistics
Märstetten has a population of 3,067 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 310 people per km². It ranks 717 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,067 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 310 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Märstetten ranks No. 32 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,026 kW in Märstetten, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.8% in Märstetten, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Märstetten in numbers
Where is Märstetten?
Population of Märstetten over time
Märstetten had 2,758 residents in 2015 and 3,067 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,896 |
| 2021 | 2,908 |
| 2022 | 2,927 |
| 2023 | 2,949 |
| 2024 | 3,008 |
| 2025 | 3,067 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,387 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wigoltingen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weinfelden (12,652 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Märstetten
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 | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,434 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,437 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 802 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 929 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 529 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 353 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.7% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 492 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.7% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 892 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 644 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 204 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 499 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,026 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 217 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.4 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 491 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,517 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 466 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 677 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 211 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 705 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 759 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.0% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,083 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,257 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 708 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 409.8 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 736 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 919 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 928 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Märstetten | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.0% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 898 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Märstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Märstetten?
Märstetten has 3,067 residents (2025), ranking 717 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Märstetten?
Märstetten covers 9.9 km², with a density of 310 people per km².
Is the population of Märstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Märstetten went from 2,758 to 3,067, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Märstetten?
Märstetten is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.600, longitude 9.066.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Märstetten?
In Märstetten, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,026 kW (2026), ranking 217 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Märstetten?
In Märstetten, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.8% (2026), ranking 353 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Märstetten?
In Märstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Märstetten?
The nearest to Märstetten are Wigoltingen (2.6 km), Wäldi (3.9 km), Amlikon-Bissegg (3.9 km), Raperswilen (4.3 km), Müllheim (4.7 km).