Schönholzerswilen: population and statistics
Schönholzerswilen has a population of 872 (2025) across 10.9 km², or 79.8 people per km². It ranks 1,540 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 872 residents
- 10.9 km²
- 80 people/km²
- 568 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Schönholzerswilen ranks No. 74 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 58.8% in Schönholzerswilen, compared with an average of 23.6% in Thurgau and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 49.1% in Schönholzerswilen, compared with an average of 10.7% in Thurgau and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Schönholzerswilen in numbers
Where is Schönholzerswilen?
Population of Schönholzerswilen over time
Schönholzerswilen had 814 residents in 2015 and 872 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 839 |
| 2021 | 849 |
| 2022 | 882 |
| 2023 | 889 |
| 2024 | 867 |
| 2025 | 872 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,531 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Schönholzerswilen
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 | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,728 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 374 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,669 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.8% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 41 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.5% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.3% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 210 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 23.7% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.0% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 524 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 49.1% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 72 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 579 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 77 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,548 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 102 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.3 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,133 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,839 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 91 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,222 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 519 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.2% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,600 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.8% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 210 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 292 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,433 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 334.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,011 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.5% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,737 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,089 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönholzerswilen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.9% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,479 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönholzerswilen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönholzerswilen?
Schönholzerswilen has 872 residents (2025), ranking 1,540 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schönholzerswilen?
Schönholzerswilen covers 10.9 km², with a density of 80 people per km².
Is the population of Schönholzerswilen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schönholzerswilen went from 814 to 872, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Schönholzerswilen?
Schönholzerswilen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.516, longitude 9.140.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schönholzerswilen?
In Schönholzerswilen, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 58.8% (2026), ranking 41 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Schönholzerswilen?
In Schönholzerswilen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 49.1% (2026), ranking 72 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönholzerswilen?
In Schönholzerswilen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönholzerswilen?
The nearest to Schönholzerswilen are Wuppenau (3.2 km), Kradolf-Schönenberg (3.2 km), Bürglen (TG) (3.8 km), Niederhelfenschwil (4.9 km), Sulgen (4.9 km).