Appenzell
- Canton
- Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI)
- District
- Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden
- BFS number
- 3101
- Postcodes
- 9050, 9056
Population
Official figure
- Permanent residents on 31 December 2010
- 5,712
- Permanent residents on 31 December 2025
- 6,191
- Change 2010–2025
- +8.4%
- Calculated by Votara from official data
Population in 2050?
Votara estimate, not an official forecast canton-level scenario applied proportionally
about 7,180
Estimate for 31 December 2050
How it is calculated
Population 2050 ≈ population 2025 × canton scenario 2050 ÷ canton scenario 2025, rounded to three significant digits.
- Population of Appenzell, 31 December 2025 (OFS/BFS)
- 6,191
- Appenzell Innerrhoden (canton), OFS/BFS reference scenario 2050
- 19,535
- Appenzell Innerrhoden (canton), OFS/BFS reference scenario 2025
- 16,834
- Growth factor of the canton 2025–2050
- 1.160
The OFS/BFS publishes no population scenarios for communes. This estimate applies the growth of the whole canton to the commune; local factors such as building zones or new housing are not taken into account.
Vacancy rate
Official figure
0.55%
Empty dwellings on 1 June 2026, as a share of all dwellings.
Appenzell Innerrhoden (canton): 0.96% (2026)