Freienbach: population and statistics
Freienbach has a population of 17,100 (2025) across 20.3 km², or 842 people per km². It ranks 76 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,100 residents
- 20.3 km²
- 842 people/km²
- 413 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Freienbach ranks No. 1 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 320.9 in Freienbach, compared with an average of 133.6 in Schwyz and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.8% in Freienbach, compared with an average of 14.2% in Schwyz and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Freienbach in numbers
Where is Freienbach?
Population of Freienbach over time
Freienbach had 16,037 residents in 2015 and 17,100 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,520 |
| 2021 | 16,615 |
| 2022 | 16,711 |
| 2023 | 16,943 |
| 2024 | 17,028 |
| 2025 | 17,100 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,843 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
All indicators for Freienbach
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 | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.1% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 839 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,296 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 93 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.8% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,775 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.1% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 412 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.3% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,528 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.1% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 224 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,419 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.1% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 296 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 279 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 506.1 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,662 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 80.7 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 142 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,719 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,711 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,843 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 22 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5,487 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 12 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 320.9 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 6 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 88.7% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 7 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 8.8% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,801 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 18,017 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 42 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,054 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 71 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.8% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 222 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.4% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,320 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Freienbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.4% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 244 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Freienbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freienbach?
Freienbach has 17,100 residents (2025), ranking 76 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Freienbach?
Freienbach covers 20.3 km², with a density of 842 people per km².
Is the population of Freienbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Freienbach went from 16,037 to 17,100, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Freienbach?
Freienbach is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Höfe (district). Latitude 47.205, longitude 8.758.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Freienbach?
In Freienbach, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 320.9 (2026), ranking 6 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Freienbach?
In Freienbach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.8% (2026), ranking 1,775 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Freienbach?
In Freienbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Freienbach?
The nearest to Freienbach are Feusisberg (2.1 km), Wollerau (3.1 km), Richterswil (3.9 km), Stäfa (4.4 km), Hombrechtikon (5.5 km).