Sankt Gallen Population 2026
Sankt Gallen has a population of 75,833, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Saint Gallen. Roughly 0.8% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,833
Rank in Switzerland
#8
Coordinates
47.42°N, 9.37°E
~684 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
155 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saint Gallen
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Rapperswil | 34,776 | #18 |
| Wil | 23,955 | #30 |
| Jona | 17,655 | #52 |
| Gossau | 17,043 | #54 |
Cities near Sankt Gallen
- Herisau15,744 people · ~8 km away
- Gossau17,043 people · ~9 km away
- Wil23,955 people · ~25 km away
- Kreuzlingen21,997 people · ~29 km away
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~39 km away
- Wetzikon24,764 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sankt Gallen?
Sankt Gallen has a population of 75,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Sankt Gallen in?
Sankt Gallen is located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
Is Sankt Gallen the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 155 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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