Münchwilen (TG): population and statistics
Münchwilen (TG) has a population of 6,043 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 774 people per km². It ranks 344 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,043 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 774 people/km²
- 509 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Münchwilen (TG) ranks No. 10 by population.
District heating: 13.7% in Münchwilen (TG), compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Münchwilen (TG) in numbers
Where is Münchwilen (TG)?
Population of Münchwilen (TG) over time
Münchwilen (TG) had 5,270 residents in 2015 and 6,043 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,830 |
| 2021 | 5,846 |
| 2022 | 5,854 |
| 2023 | 5,908 |
| 2024 | 5,976 |
| 2025 | 6,043 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,094 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sirnach, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wil (SG) (25,444 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Münchwilen (TG)
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 | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,251 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,772 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 413 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.9% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,125 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 576 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.8% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 556 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 933 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,354 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 162 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 267 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 332 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,141 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 898 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.7 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 346 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,057 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,165 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 373 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 382 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 409 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 365 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 800 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 759 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,751 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 356 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 455.2 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 593 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.0% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 921 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.4% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 464 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchwilen (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 585 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchwilen (TG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchwilen (TG)?
Münchwilen (TG) has 6,043 residents (2025), ranking 344 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Münchwilen (TG)?
Münchwilen (TG) covers 7.8 km², with a density of 774 people per km².
Is the population of Münchwilen (TG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Münchwilen (TG) went from 5,270 to 6,043, a change of +14.7%.
Where is Münchwilen (TG)?
Münchwilen (TG) is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.481, longitude 8.992.
District heating: what is the figure for Münchwilen (TG)?
In Münchwilen (TG), “District heating” stands at 13.7% (2026), ranking 162 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Münchwilen (TG)?
In Münchwilen (TG), “Jobs” stands at 2,751 (2024), ranking 356 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchwilen (TG)?
In Münchwilen (TG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchwilen (TG)?
The nearest to Münchwilen (TG) are Sirnach (1.8 km), Eschlikon (3.4 km), Bettwiesen (3.7 km), Wängi (3.8 km), Lommis (3.9 km).