Einsiedeln: population and statistics
Einsiedeln has a population of 16,667 (2025) across 98.9 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 80 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,667 residents
- 98.9 km²
- 168 people/km²
- 885 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Einsiedeln ranks No. 3 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Einsiedeln in numbers
Where is Einsiedeln?
Population of Einsiedeln over time
Einsiedeln had 15,077 residents in 2015 and 16,667 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,247 |
| 2021 | 16,253 |
| 2022 | 16,310 |
| 2023 | 16,464 |
| 2024 | 16,532 |
| 2025 | 16,667 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Dwellings”.
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,856 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rothenthurm, 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Einsiedeln
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 | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 779 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,524 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 87 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.5% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,153 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 449 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.7% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,459 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.8% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 424 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 726 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 568 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 62 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 994.7 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,103 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 126.2 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 45 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,569 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,268 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,423 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 64 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,397 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 88 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.8 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 377 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.9% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 315 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.3% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,146 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 128 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428.8 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 672 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.8% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 810 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.9% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 721 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Einsiedeln | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 924 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Einsiedeln
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Einsiedeln?
Einsiedeln has 16,667 residents (2025), ranking 80 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Einsiedeln?
Einsiedeln covers 98.9 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Einsiedeln growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Einsiedeln went from 15,077 to 16,667, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Einsiedeln?
Einsiedeln is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Einsiedeln (district). Latitude 47.128, longitude 8.743.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Einsiedeln?
In Einsiedeln, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 126.2 GWh/year (2026), ranking 45 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Einsiedeln?
In Einsiedeln, “Establishments” stands at 1,423 (2024), ranking 64 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Einsiedeln?
In Einsiedeln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Einsiedeln?
The nearest to Einsiedeln are Rothenthurm (5.8 km), Feusisberg (6.6 km), Alpthal (6.7 km), Wollerau (7.7 km), Unteriberg (8.6 km).