Schwende-Rüte: population and statistics
Schwende-Rüte has a population of 6,194 (2025) across 98.3 km², or 63.0 people per km². It ranks 330 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,194 residents
- 98.3 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 801 m
Key points
Among the 5 municipalities in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schwende-Rüte ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 81.1% in Schwende-Rüte, compared with an average of 81.9% in Appenzell Innerrhoden and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Schwende-Rüte in numbers
Where is Schwende-Rüte?
Population of Schwende-Rüte over time
Schwende-Rüte had 5,684 residents in 2015 and 6,194 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,006 |
| 2021 | 6,031 |
| 2022 | 6,050 |
| 2023 | 6,060 |
| 2024 | 6,108 |
| 2025 | 6,194 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Appenzell Innerrhoden for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,772 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Appenzell, 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Schwende-Rüte
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 21.9% | 20.7% | ranked 999 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,164 | 8,799 | 4,927,050 | ranked 344 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.5% | 36.3% | 23.3% | ranked 495 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.5% | 24.3% | 25.3% | ranked 690 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 70.5% | 69.5% | ranked 590 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.1% | 34.1% | 53.5% | ranked 1,650 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.6% | 32.5% | 13.7% | ranked 125 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 29.4% | 12.4% | ranked 224 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,413 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 482 | 1,268 | 329,600 | ranked 88 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,745 kW | 1,890 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 352 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.6 GWh/year | 162.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 275 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,812 kWh/inh. | 9,592 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,008 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 577 | 1,873 | 728,011 | ranked 238 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 635 | 2,121 | 762,757 | ranked 222 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.5 | 125.6 | 64.9 | ranked 180 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 81.1% | 81.9% | 65.7% | ranked 42 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.2% | 14.4% | 29.0% | ranked 1,733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,596 | 9,655 | 5,679,518 | ranked 375 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 419.1 | 571.6 | 362.9 | ranked 706 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.9% | 55.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,163 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.5% | 32.3% | 24.2% | ranked 605 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwende-Rüte | Appenzell Innerrhoden | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 13.0% | 18.9% | ranked 1,599 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwende-Rüte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwende-Rüte?
Schwende-Rüte has 6,194 residents (2025), ranking 330 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwende-Rüte?
Schwende-Rüte covers 98.3 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Schwende-Rüte growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwende-Rüte went from 5,684 to 6,194, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Schwende-Rüte?
Schwende-Rüte is in Appenzell Innerrhoden. It belongs to Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden (district). Latitude 47.321, longitude 9.430.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Schwende-Rüte?
In Schwende-Rüte, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 81.1% (2026), ranking 42 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Schwende-Rüte?
In Schwende-Rüte, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 482 (2026), ranking 88 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwende-Rüte?
In Schwende-Rüte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwende-Rüte?
The nearest to Schwende-Rüte are Appenzell (1.7 km), Gais (4.7 km), Schlatt-Haslen (4.7 km), Bühler (5.8 km), Gonten (6.3 km).