Matzingen: population and statistics
Matzingen has a population of 3,355 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 436 people per km². It ranks 659 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +27.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,355 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 436 people/km²
- 445 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Matzingen ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.7% in Matzingen, compared with an average of 20.0% in Thurgau and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.6% in Matzingen, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Matzingen in numbers
Where is Matzingen?
Population of Matzingen over time
Matzingen had 2,631 residents in 2015 and 3,355 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,029 |
| 2021 | 3,035 |
| 2022 | 3,112 |
| 2023 | 3,111 |
| 2024 | 3,167 |
| 2025 | 3,355 |
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All indicators for Matzingen
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 | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,553 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,566 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 753 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.4% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,221 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 450 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 579 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.4% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 936 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 133 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 839 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,046 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,033 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 724 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,444 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,088 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 193 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 786 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 207 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 719 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 1,034 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,354 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.2% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 318 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,141 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 755 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 340.1 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 991 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.3% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,281 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.6% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 243 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Matzingen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 282 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Matzingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matzingen?
Matzingen has 3,355 residents (2025), ranking 659 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Matzingen?
Matzingen covers 7.7 km², with a density of 436 people per km².
Is the population of Matzingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Matzingen went from 2,631 to 3,355, a change of +27.5%.
Where is Matzingen?
Matzingen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.520, longitude 8.932.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Matzingen?
In Matzingen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.7% (2025), ranking 1,553 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Matzingen?
In Matzingen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.6% (2024), ranking 243 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Matzingen?
In Matzingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Matzingen?
The nearest to Matzingen are Stettfurt (1.9 km), Wängi (2.5 km), Hagenbuch (3.3 km), Lommis (3.8 km), Thundorf (3.9 km).