Uttwil: population and statistics
Uttwil has a population of 1,873 (2025) across 4.3 km², or 431 people per km². It ranks 1,011 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,873 residents
- 4.3 km²
- 431 people/km²
- 423 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Uttwil ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.8% in Uttwil, compared with an average of 28.3% in Thurgau and 22.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 24.7% in Uttwil, compared with an average of 20.0% in Thurgau and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Uttwil in numbers
Where is Uttwil?
Population of Uttwil over time
Uttwil had 1,832 residents in 2015 and 1,873 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,923 |
| 2021 | 1,934 |
| 2022 | 1,918 |
| 2023 | 1,911 |
| 2024 | 1,921 |
| 2025 | 1,873 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 609 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kesswil, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Romanshorn (11,982 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,536 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Uttwil
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 | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 314 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,006 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,045 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 961 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 583 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.6% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 781 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.4% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 582 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.3% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 636 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 93 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,146 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 794.0 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,376 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,311 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,314 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,322 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 142 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 948 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.8 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 544 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.8% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 981 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.5% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 398 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,287 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.5 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,521 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.6% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 453 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,611 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uttwil | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.8% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 840 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uttwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uttwil?
Uttwil has 1,873 residents (2025), ranking 1,011 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uttwil?
Uttwil covers 4.3 km², with a density of 431 people per km².
Is the population of Uttwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uttwil went from 1,832 to 1,873, a change of +2.2%.
Where is Uttwil?
Uttwil is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Arbon (district). Latitude 47.584, longitude 9.341.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Uttwil?
In Uttwil, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.8% (2024), ranking 1,611 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Uttwil?
In Uttwil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 24.7% (2025), ranking 314 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uttwil?
In Uttwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uttwil?
The nearest to Uttwil are Kesswil (2.1 km), Romanshorn (2.6 km), Dozwil (2.7 km), Hefenhofen (3.7 km), Salmsach (4.3 km).