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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
Municipalities with the highest share of children and youth in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden (2023)
Hundwil has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden: 27.8% (2023). It is followed by Schwellbrunn (26.3%) and Schönengrund (24.6%). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Children & youth (0–19) | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hundwil | 27.8% | 944 |
| 2 | Schwellbrunn | 26.3% | 1'557 |
| 3 | Schönengrund | 24.6% | 556 |
| 4 | Speicher | 23.1% | 4'453 |
| 5 | Trogen | 23.1% | 1'862 |
| 6 | Bühler | 22.9% | 1'954 |
| 7 | Urnäsch | 22.7% | 2'346 |
| 8 | Stein | 21.9% | 1'498 |
| 9 | Waldstatt | 21.7% | 1'874 |
| 10 | Wald | 21.7% | 909 |
| 11 | Gais | 20.8% | 3'147 |
| 12 | Grub | 20.8% | 971 |
| 13 | Wolfhalden | 20.7% | 1'867 |
| 14 | Heiden | 20.3% | 4'316 |
| 15 | Rehetobel | 19.5% | 1'773 |
| 16 | Herisau | 19.4% | 15'893 |
| 17 | Teufen | 19% | 6'514 |
| 18 | Lutzenberg | 18.9% | 1'332 |
| 19 | Walzenhausen | 16.3% | 2'029 |
| 20 | Reute | 14.7% | 700 |
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPShare of permanent residents aged 0–19, per municipality, from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). A high child share is one indicator of family orientation; childcare provision and school quality are not nationally available per municipality and are therefore not part of this ranking.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden has the highest share of children?
- Hundwil has the highest share of children and youth (0–19) in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden: 27.8% as of 2023.
- What makes a municipality family-friendly?
- Common factors are childcare availability, schools, the tax multiplier, housing and safety. This ranking shows the measurable demographic indicator — the share of children and youth — from official BFS data.