Alpthal: population and statistics
Alpthal has a population of 641 (2025) across 22.9 km², or 28.0 people per km². It ranks 1,692 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 641 residents
- 22.9 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 998 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Alpthal ranks No. 28 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 22.2% in Alpthal, compared with an average of 55.5% in Schwyz and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 11.1% in Alpthal, compared with an average of 24.3% in Schwyz and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,074 kWh a year here.
Alpthal in numbers
Where is Alpthal?
Population of Alpthal over time
Alpthal had 597 residents in 2015 and 641 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 613 |
| 2021 | 619 |
| 2022 | 618 |
| 2023 | 637 |
| 2024 | 632 |
| 2025 | 641 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rothenthurm (2,604 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Alpthal
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 | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,102 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 438 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.1% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 912 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.7% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,108 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,732 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.0% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 212 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 963.1 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,149 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,783 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,484 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 723 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 72 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 1,481 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.9 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 569 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.1% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 202 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,609 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 315.1 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,091 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.4% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,012 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.3% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,330 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Alpthal | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.1% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,470 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alpthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alpthal?
Alpthal has 641 residents (2025), ranking 1,692 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Alpthal?
Alpthal covers 22.9 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Alpthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Alpthal went from 597 to 641, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Alpthal?
Alpthal is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.070, longitude 8.716.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Alpthal?
In Alpthal, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 22.2% (2026), ranking 1,732 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Alpthal?
In Alpthal, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 11.1% (2025), ranking 1,470 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alpthal?
In Alpthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,074 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alpthal?
The nearest to Alpthal are Rothenthurm (4.9 km), Oberiberg (6.1 km), Sattel (6.3 km), Unteriberg (6.7 km), Einsiedeln (6.7 km).