Switzerland: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Contents: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Canton
55,309 Population [2020] – estimate
56,487 Population [2023] – estimate
243.0km² Area
232.5/km² Density [2023]
Districts
The population of the districts of Appenzell Ausserrhoden according to census results and latest official estimates.
| Name | Status | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2023-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bezirk Hinterland | District | 21,545 | 23,805 | 24,248 | 23,577 | 24,149 | 24,663 | → |
| Bezirk Mittelland | District | 14,392 | 15,373 | 15,623 | 16,195 | 17,546 | 17,927 | → |
| Bezirk Vorderland | District | 11,674 | 13,051 | 13,633 | 13,245 | 13,614 | 13,897 | → |
| Appenzell Ausserrhoden | Canton | 47,611 | 52,229 | 53,504 | 53,017 | 55,309 | 56,487 |
Contents: Cities and Communes
The population of all cities and communes in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden according to census results and latest official estimates.
icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, citizenship, country of birth).| Name | Status | District | Population Census 1980-12-02 | Population Census 1990-12-04 | Population Census 2000-12-05 | Population Estimate 2010-12-31 | Population Estimate 2020-12-31 | Population Estimate 2023-12-31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bühler | Commune | Bezirk Mittelland | 1,640 | 1,628 | 1,598 | 1,668 | 1,860 | 1,953 | → |
| Gais | Commune | Bezirk Mittelland | 2,388 | 2,662 | 2,770 | 3,065 | 3,066 | 3,147 | → |
| Grub (AR) | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 833 | 1,019 | 1,038 | 1,017 | 980 | 971 | → |
| Heiden | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 3,620 | 3,885 | 4,063 | 3,990 | 4,188 | 4,316 | → |
| Herisau | City | Bezirk Hinterland | 14,160 | 15,624 | 15,882 | 15,236 | 15,649 | 15,891 | → |
| Hundwil | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 943 | 1,035 | 1,038 | 968 | 968 | 944 | → |
| Lutzenberg | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 880 | 1,083 | 1,323 | 1,254 | 1,271 | 1,332 | → |
| Rehetobel | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 1,416 | 1,688 | 1,742 | 1,703 | 1,726 | 1,773 | → |
| Reute (AR) | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 594 | 660 | 716 | 660 | 690 | 700 | → |
| Schönengrund | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 404 | 434 | 459 | 496 | 528 | 556 | → |
| Schwellbrunn | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 1,142 | 1,438 | 1,468 | 1,477 | 1,550 | 1,556 | → |
| Speicher | Commune | Bezirk Mittelland | 3,484 | 3,789 | 3,853 | 4,027 | 4,434 | 4,452 | → |
| Stein (AR) | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 1,198 | 1,314 | 1,355 | 1,359 | 1,388 | 1,498 | → |
| Teufen (AR) | Commune | Bezirk Mittelland | 5,027 | 5,252 | 5,535 | 5,748 | 6,364 | 6,513 | → |
| Trogen | Commune | Bezirk Mittelland | 1,853 | 2,042 | 1,867 | 1,687 | 1,822 | 1,862 | → |
| Urnäsch | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 2,258 | 2,431 | 2,336 | 2,269 | 2,263 | 2,345 | → |
| Wald (AR) | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 695 | 851 | 881 | 844 | 882 | 909 | → |
| Waldstatt | Commune | Bezirk Hinterland | 1,440 | 1,529 | 1,710 | 1,772 | 1,803 | 1,873 | → |
| Walzenhausen | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 2,004 | 2,152 | 2,181 | 2,071 | 2,031 | 2,029 | → |
| Wolfhalden | Commune | Bezirk Vorderland | 1,632 | 1,713 | 1,689 | 1,706 | 1,846 | 1,867 | → |
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.
Explanation: Districts and communes in the boundaries of December 2023. The population figures for 2023 are preliminary.