Salenstein: population and statistics
Salenstein has a population of 1,502 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 1,167 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,502 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 235 people/km²
- 411 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Salenstein ranks No. 57 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 159.8 in Salenstein, compared with an average of 77.7 in Thurgau and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 7.8% in Salenstein, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,122 kWh a year here.
Salenstein in numbers
Where is Salenstein?
Population of Salenstein over time
Salenstein had 1,282 residents in 2015 and 1,502 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,411 |
| 2021 | 1,425 |
| 2022 | 1,440 |
| 2023 | 1,461 |
| 2024 | 1,454 |
| 2025 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 896 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ermatingen (3,799 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,488 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Salenstein
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 | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 167 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 862 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,131 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 818 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.4% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 569 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.8% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 692 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 450 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,039 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.9 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,357 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,595 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,054 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 997 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 240 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 637 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 159.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 32 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.1% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 371 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.6% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,303 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 527 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,143 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 350.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 945 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.1% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 208 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,655 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Salenstein | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.8% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 307 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Salenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salenstein?
Salenstein has 1,502 residents (2025), ranking 1,167 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Salenstein?
Salenstein covers 6.4 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Salenstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Salenstein went from 1,282 to 1,502, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Salenstein?
Salenstein is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Kreuzlingen (district). Latitude 47.674, longitude 9.050.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salenstein?
In Salenstein, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 159.8 (2026), ranking 32 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Salenstein?
In Salenstein, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 7.8% (2024), ranking 1,655 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Salenstein?
In Salenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,122 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Salenstein?
The nearest to Salenstein are Ermatingen (2.3 km), Berlingen (2.6 km), Raperswilen (4.1 km), Steckborn (5.1 km), Homburg (5.1 km).