Salmsach: population and statistics
Salmsach has a population of 1,631 (2025) across 2.7 km², or 602 people per km². It ranks 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,631 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 602 people/km²
- 407 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Salmsach ranks No. 54 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 31.6% in Salmsach, compared with an average of 27.9% in Thurgau and 27.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 43.5% in Salmsach, compared with an average of 64.1% in Thurgau and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Salmsach in numbers
Where is Salmsach?
Population of Salmsach over time
Salmsach had 1,405 residents in 2015 and 1,631 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,481 |
| 2021 | 1,498 |
| 2022 | 1,576 |
| 2023 | 1,600 |
| 2024 | 1,631 |
| 2025 | 1,631 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 380 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romanshorn (11,982 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Salmsach
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 | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,242 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 803 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,181 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 755 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 818 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.5% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 716 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.4% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 753 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.4% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 331 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.0% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 926 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,546 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 493 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.7 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 990 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,685 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 443 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 97 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,185 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.5 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 1,136 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) | 30.9% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 527 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,143 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323.1 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,062 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.5% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,517 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.6% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,003 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Salmsach | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 235 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Salmsach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salmsach?
Salmsach has 1,631 residents (2025), ranking 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Salmsach?
Salmsach covers 2.7 km², with a density of 602 people per km².
Is the population of Salmsach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Salmsach went from 1,405 to 1,631, a change of +16.1%.
Where is Salmsach?
Salmsach is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.550, longitude 9.366.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Salmsach?
In Salmsach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 31.6% (2025), ranking 235 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Salmsach?
In Salmsach, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 43.5% (2024), ranking 1,517 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Salmsach?
In Salmsach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Salmsach?
The nearest to Salmsach are Romanshorn (1.7 km), Egnach (2.6 km), Dozwil (4.2 km), Uttwil (4.3 km), Amriswil (5.0 km).