Roggwil (TG): population and statistics
Roggwil (TG) has a population of 3,471 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 289 people per km². It ranks 638 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,471 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 289 people/km²
- 445 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Roggwil (TG) ranks No. 25 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,363 kW in Roggwil (TG), compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 44.9% in Roggwil (TG), compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Roggwil (TG) in numbers
Where is Roggwil (TG)?
Population of Roggwil (TG) over time
Roggwil (TG) had 2,952 residents in 2015 and 3,471 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,257 |
| 2021 | 3,307 |
| 2022 | 3,358 |
| 2023 | 3,397 |
| 2024 | 3,452 |
| 2025 | 3,471 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,683 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Berg (SG), 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbon (16,407 residents), 3.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Roggwil (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 | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,431 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,543 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 763 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 976 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 363 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.9% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 410 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 868 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 605 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 276 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 316 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,363 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 127 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 522 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,735 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 693 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 260 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 292 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 520 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 229 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.6% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,504 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,770 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 528 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 509.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 467 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.2% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,453 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.9% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 197 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Roggwil (TG) | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,383 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Roggwil (TG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roggwil (TG)?
Roggwil (TG) has 3,471 residents (2025), ranking 638 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Roggwil (TG)?
Roggwil (TG) covers 12.0 km², with a density of 289 people per km².
Is the population of Roggwil (TG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Roggwil (TG) went from 2,952 to 3,471, a change of +17.6%.
Where is Roggwil (TG)?
Roggwil (TG) is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.499, longitude 9.395.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Roggwil (TG)?
In Roggwil (TG), “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,363 kW (2026), ranking 127 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Roggwil (TG)?
In Roggwil (TG), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 44.9% (2024), ranking 197 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roggwil (TG)?
In Roggwil (TG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roggwil (TG)?
The nearest to Roggwil (TG) are Berg (SG) (1.7 km), Steinach (2.9 km), Arbon (3.5 km), Egnach (3.8 km), Wittenbach (3.8 km).