Rickenbach (TG): population and statistics
Rickenbach (TG) has a population of 3,078 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 1,924 people per km². It ranks 712 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,078 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 1,924 people/km²
- 547 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Rickenbach (TG) ranks No. 31 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Rickenbach (TG), compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 40.6% in Rickenbach (TG), compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Rickenbach (TG) in numbers
Where is Rickenbach (TG)?
Population of Rickenbach (TG) over time
Rickenbach (TG) had 2,773 residents in 2015 and 3,078 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,826 |
| 2021 | 2,906 |
| 2022 | 2,999 |
| 2023 | 3,072 |
| 2024 | 3,061 |
| 2025 | 3,078 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wilen (TG), 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wil (SG) (25,444 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Rickenbach (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 | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,484 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,452 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 795 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,572 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.3% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,028 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.8% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 302 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.8% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 488 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,563 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 55 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 711.5 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,460 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.0 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,190 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,208 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,654 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 892 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 156 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 890 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.7 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 1,494 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 984 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 829 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 319.7 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,077 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.9% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 444 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Rickenbach (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 70 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rickenbach (TG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rickenbach (TG)?
Rickenbach (TG) has 3,078 residents (2025), ranking 712 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rickenbach (TG)?
Rickenbach (TG) covers 1.6 km², with a density of 1,924 people per km².
Is the population of Rickenbach (TG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rickenbach (TG) went from 2,773 to 3,078, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Rickenbach (TG)?
Rickenbach (TG) is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Münchwilen (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 9.050.
District heating: what is the figure for Rickenbach (TG)?
In Rickenbach (TG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rickenbach (TG)?
In Rickenbach (TG), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 40.6% (2025), ranking 70 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rickenbach (TG)?
In Rickenbach (TG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rickenbach (TG)?
The nearest to Rickenbach (TG) are Wilen (TG) (1.2 km), Wil (SG) (1.9 km), Jonschwil (3.8 km), Sirnach (4.2 km), Zuzwil (SG) (4.6 km).