Stettfurt: population and statistics
Stettfurt has a population of 1,298 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 1,271 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,298 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 486 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Stettfurt ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.4% in Stettfurt, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 35.1% in Stettfurt, compared with an average of 19.9% in Thurgau and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Stettfurt in numbers
Where is Stettfurt?
Population of Stettfurt over time
Stettfurt had 1,164 residents in 2015 and 1,298 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,216 |
| 2021 | 1,236 |
| 2022 | 1,237 |
| 2023 | 1,251 |
| 2024 | 1,276 |
| 2025 | 1,298 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 896 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matzingen (3,355 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Stettfurt
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 | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 570 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.9% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 873 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.4% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 520 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.4% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 123 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.0% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 963 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.1% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 149 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 781 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,910 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 258 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.6 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,260 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,233 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 622 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.4 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 1,002 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 472 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,193 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 363.6 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 902 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.2% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,260 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,503 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stettfurt | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.3% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,510 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stettfurt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stettfurt?
Stettfurt has 1,298 residents (2025), ranking 1,271 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stettfurt?
Stettfurt covers 6.4 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Stettfurt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stettfurt went from 1,164 to 1,298, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Stettfurt?
Stettfurt is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.526, longitude 8.956.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Stettfurt?
In Stettfurt, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.4% (2026), ranking 123 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Stettfurt?
In Stettfurt, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 35.1% (2026), ranking 149 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stettfurt?
In Stettfurt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stettfurt?
The nearest to Stettfurt are Matzingen (1.9 km), Lommis (2.3 km), Thundorf (2.4 km), Wängi (2.9 km), Affeltrangen (4.7 km).