Wäldi: population and statistics
Wäldi has a population of 1,179 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 96.6 people per km². It ranks 1,342 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,179 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 97 people/km²
- 608 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Wäldi ranks No. 68 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 86.2% in Wäldi, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,997 kW in Wäldi, compared with an average of 1,628 kW in Thurgau and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Wäldi in numbers
Where is Wäldi?
Population of Wäldi over time
Wäldi had 1,036 residents in 2015 and 1,179 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,055 |
| 2021 | 1,070 |
| 2022 | 1,119 |
| 2023 | 1,168 |
| 2024 | 1,171 |
| 2025 | 1,179 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Thurgau for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,710 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Raperswilen, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Märstetten (3,067 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Wäldi
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 | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,072 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 555 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,430 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.6% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 684 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.2% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 370 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.2% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 40 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.2% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,511 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.2% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 594 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.2% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 367 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.5% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 101 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,997 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 44 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.1 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 794 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,163 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 56 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 109 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,099 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.5 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 266 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.1% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 950 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 468 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,199 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 396.9 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 785 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.3% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,086 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,176 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wäldi | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 801 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wäldi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wäldi?
Wäldi has 1,179 residents (2025), ranking 1,342 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wäldi?
Wäldi covers 12.2 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Wäldi growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wäldi went from 1,036 to 1,179, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Wäldi?
Wäldi is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Kreuzlingen (district). Latitude 47.633, longitude 9.083.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Wäldi?
In Wäldi, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 86.2% (2026), ranking 40 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wäldi?
In Wäldi, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,997 kW (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wäldi?
In Wäldi, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wäldi?
The nearest to Wäldi are Raperswilen (2.7 km), Märstetten (3.9 km), Ermatingen (4.0 km), Tägerwilen (4.4 km), Homburg (5.0 km).