Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gommiswald
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Corporate management | 21 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Shopping | 12 |
| Car repair | 9 |
| Construction of buildings | 8 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 7 |
| All food and beverage | 6 |
| Electrical installation | 6 |
| Health and medical | 5 |
| Real estate | 5 |
Gommiswald Facts
| Area | 40.0 km² |
| Population | 5,471 |
| Male Population | 2,779 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 2,692 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +20.2% |
| Median Age | 41.7 years (Male: 41.1, Female: 42.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $54,871 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.23128, 9.02355 |
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Gommiswald Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,085 | 4,310 | 4,552 | 5,082 | 5,471 | 5,639 | 5,784 |
| Population Density | 102.1 / km² | 107.8 / km² | 113.8 / km² | 127.1 / km² | 136.8 / km² | 141 / km² | 144.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGommiswald Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 20.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gommiswald | +33.9% | +26.9% | +20.2% |
| Canton of St. Gallen | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gommiswald Median Age
Median Age: 41.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gommiswald | 41.7 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 40.5 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.5 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gommiswald Population Density
Population Density: 137 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gommiswald | 5,471 | 40 km² | 137 / km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 493,582 | 2,025.6 km² | 244 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gommiswald Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gommiswald
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gommiswald
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gommiswald Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,599 | $43,767 | $45,694 | $46,218 | $50,519 | $50,304 | $53,141 | $54,871 |
| Total GDP | $370.2M | $377.6M | $396.6M | $406.5M | $457.1M | $469.7M | $515.5M | $543M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Gommiswald CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gommiswald | 62,743 tn | 11.47 tn | 1,568.6 tons/km² |
| Canton of St. Gallen | 5,642,940 tn | 11.43 tn | 2,785.8 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gommiswald CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 62,743 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,568.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 39 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 40.6 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 30.8 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 37.1 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 26.2 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 27.6 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 50.6 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 61.1 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/07 | 11:15 AM | 3.1 | 48.7 km | 0 m | Austria | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 36.7 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gommiswald
Gommiswald is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of Rieden and Ernetschwil merged into the municipality of Gommiswald.
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