Müllheim: population and statistics
Müllheim has a population of 3,403 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 391 people per km². It ranks 653 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,403 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 391 people/km²
- 411 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Müllheim ranks No. 26 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Müllheim, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 40.9% in Müllheim, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Müllheim in numbers
Where is Müllheim?
Population of Müllheim over time
Müllheim had 2,884 residents in 2015 and 3,403 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,002 |
| 2021 | 3,182 |
| 2022 | 3,218 |
| 2023 | 3,306 |
| 2024 | 3,339 |
| 2025 | 3,403 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,218 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wigoltingen, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Weinfelden (12,652 residents), 8.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Müllheim
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 | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,033 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,632 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 733 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.3% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 654 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.9% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 385 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 507 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.6% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 462 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.6% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 421 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,225 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 256 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 356 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,836 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.4 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 664 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,933 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 995 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 225 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 688 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 241 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 632 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 675 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.0% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 868 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 | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,379 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 651 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 405.2 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 758 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.5% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,213 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.9% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 281 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Müllheim | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.1% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 815 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Müllheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Müllheim?
Müllheim has 3,403 residents (2025), ranking 653 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Müllheim?
Müllheim covers 8.7 km², with a density of 391 people per km².
Is the population of Müllheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Müllheim went from 2,884 to 3,403, a change of +18.0%.
Where is Müllheim?
Müllheim is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.603, longitude 9.004.
District heating: what is the figure for Müllheim?
In Müllheim, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Müllheim?
In Müllheim, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 40.9% (2024), ranking 281 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Müllheim?
In Müllheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Müllheim?
The nearest to Müllheim are Wigoltingen (2.3 km), Hüttlingen (2.7 km), Homburg (3.5 km), Pfyn (3.8 km), Märstetten (4.7 km).