Wil Population 2026
Wil has a population of 23,955, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Saint Gallen. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,955
Rank in Switzerland
#30
Coordinates
47.46°N, 9.05°E
~569 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
134 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saint Gallen
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Sankt Gallen | 75,833 | #8 |
| Rapperswil | 34,776 | #18 |
| Jona | 17,655 | #52 |
| Gossau | 17,043 | #54 |
Cities near Wil
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~15 km away
- Gossau17,043 people · ~17 km away
- Herisau15,744 people · ~19 km away
- Seen (Kreis 3)15,434 people · ~21 km away
- Kreuzlingen21,997 people · ~23 km away
- Wetzikon24,764 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wil?
Wil has a population of 23,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Wil in?
Wil is located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
Is Wil the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 134 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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