Wuppenau: population and statistics
Wuppenau has a population of 1,215 (2025) across 12.1 km², or 100 people per km². It ranks 1,318 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,215 residents
- 12.1 km²
- 100 people/km²
- 618 m
Key points
Among the 80 municipalities in Thurgau, Wuppenau ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.2% in Wuppenau, compared with an average of 69.2% in Thurgau and 56.9% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,750 kW in Wuppenau, 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 1,140 kWh a year here.
Wuppenau in numbers
Where is Wuppenau?
Population of Wuppenau over time
Wuppenau had 1,121 residents in 2015 and 1,215 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,135 |
| 2021 | 1,182 |
| 2022 | 1,189 |
| 2023 | 1,194 |
| 2024 | 1,213 |
| 2025 | 1,215 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,697 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zuzwil (SG) (4,994 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wuppenau
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 | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 20.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 517 | 150,781 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,482 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.7% | 23.6% | 23.3% | ranked 312 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.8% | 29.8% | 25.3% | ranked 673 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.2% | 69.2% | 69.5% | ranked 59 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.4% | 61.9% | 53.5% | ranked 1,630 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 26.2% | 19.9% | 13.7% | ranked 338 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.9% | 10.7% | 12.4% | ranked 194 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | ranked 369 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 141 | 16,905 | 329,600 | ranked 779 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,750 kW | 1,628 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 72 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.0 GWh/year | 2,818 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,016 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,444 kWh/inh. | 9,306 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 184 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 22,185 | 728,011 | ranked 1,073 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 101 | 23,532 | 762,757 | ranked 1,151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.1 | 77.7 | 64.9 | ranked 389 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.4% | 68.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,562 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.6% | 27.0% | 29.0% | ranked 182 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 422 | 149,746 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,253 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.3 | 494.5 | 362.9 | ranked 962 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.3% | 64.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,472 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.1% | 28.3% | 24.2% | ranked 800 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wuppenau | Thurgau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.8% | 27.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,609 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wuppenau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wuppenau?
Wuppenau has 1,215 residents (2025), ranking 1,318 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wuppenau?
Wuppenau covers 12.1 km², with a density of 100 people per km².
Is the population of Wuppenau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wuppenau went from 1,121 to 1,215, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Wuppenau?
Wuppenau is in Thurgau. It belongs to Bezirk Weinfelden (district). Latitude 47.497, longitude 9.109.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Wuppenau?
In Wuppenau, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.2% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wuppenau?
In Wuppenau, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,750 kW (2026), ranking 72 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wuppenau?
In Wuppenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wuppenau?
The nearest to Wuppenau are Zuzwil (SG) (2.9 km), Schönholzerswilen (3.2 km), Braunau (3.2 km), Uzwil (5.6 km), Wil (SG) (5.6 km).