Feusisberg: population and statistics
Feusisberg has a population of 5,588 (2025) across 17.6 km², or 318 people per km². It ranks 376 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,588 residents
- 17.6 km²
- 318 people/km²
- 712 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Feusisberg ranks No. 11 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 382.2 in Feusisberg, compared with an average of 133.6 in Schwyz and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 811.6 in Feusisberg, compared with an average of 546.1 in Schwyz and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Feusisberg in numbers
Where is Feusisberg?
Population of Feusisberg over time
Feusisberg had 5,146 residents in 2015 and 5,588 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,427 |
| 2021 | 5,470 |
| 2022 | 5,468 |
| 2023 | 5,613 |
| 2024 | 5,600 |
| 2025 | 5,588 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,459 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freienbach (17,100 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Feusisberg
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 | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 921 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,734 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 423 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.9% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 218 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.9% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,597 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.0% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 391 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.0% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,239 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.1% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 710 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 877 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 154 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 712 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 955.3 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,162 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.6 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 575 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,190 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,513 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,051 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 107 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,136 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 44 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 382.2 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 2 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 87.7% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 8 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 10.7% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,794 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,535 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 216 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 811.6 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 141 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 379 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.8% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,161 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Feusisberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.0% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 483 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Feusisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feusisberg?
Feusisberg has 5,588 residents (2025), ranking 376 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Feusisberg?
Feusisberg covers 17.6 km², with a density of 318 people per km².
Is the population of Feusisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Feusisberg went from 5,146 to 5,588, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Feusisberg?
Feusisberg is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Höfe (district). Latitude 47.187, longitude 8.747.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feusisberg?
In Feusisberg, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 382.2 (2026), ranking 2 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feusisberg?
In Feusisberg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 811.6 (2024), ranking 141 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feusisberg?
In Feusisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feusisberg?
The nearest to Feusisberg are Freienbach (2.1 km), Wollerau (2.3 km), Richterswil (3.9 km), Stäfa (6.0 km), Altendorf (6.3 km).