Wagenhausen: population and statistics
Wagenhausen has a population of 1,852 (2025) across 11.8 km², or 157 people per km². It ranks 1,018 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,852 residents
- 11.8 km²
- 157 people/km²
- 407 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Wagenhausen ranks No. 49 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 57.3% in Wagenhausen, compared with an average of 68.3% in Thurgau and 68.6% nationally.
District heating: 8.1% in Wagenhausen, compared with an average of 4.2% in Thurgau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Wagenhausen in numbers
Where is Wagenhausen?
Population of Wagenhausen over time
Wagenhausen had 1,674 residents in 2015 and 1,852 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,770 |
| 2021 | 1,776 |
| 2022 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 1,839 |
| 2024 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 1,852 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,654 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stein am Rhein (3,956 residents), 0.8 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 Wagenhausen
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 | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 681 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 945 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,080 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.0% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 554 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.9% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 383 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.1% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 997 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.6% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 596 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 304 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,505 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 524 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 946 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,906 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 528 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 123 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,105 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 117 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,062 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.2 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 969 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.3% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,525 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 414 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,264 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 223.5 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 1,470 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.1% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,192 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.8% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 771 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wagenhausen | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.4% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 511 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wagenhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wagenhausen?
Wagenhausen has 1,852 residents (2025), ranking 1,018 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wagenhausen?
Wagenhausen covers 11.8 km², with a density of 157 people per km².
Is the population of Wagenhausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wagenhausen went from 1,674 to 1,852, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Wagenhausen?
Wagenhausen is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Frauenfeld (district). Latitude 47.660, longitude 8.849.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Wagenhausen?
In Wagenhausen, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 57.3% (2026), ranking 1,525 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Wagenhausen?
In Wagenhausen, “District heating” stands at 8.1% (2026), ranking 304 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wagenhausen?
In Wagenhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wagenhausen?
The nearest to Wagenhausen are Stein am Rhein (0.8 km), Eschenz (1.7 km), Hemishofen (3.2 km), Stammheim (5.0 km), Mammern (5.3 km).