Galgenen: population and statistics
Galgenen has a population of 5,506 (2025) across 13.3 km², or 414 people per km². It ranks 385 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,506 residents
- 13.3 km²
- 414 people/km²
- 426 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Galgenen ranks No. 13 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 36.5% in Galgenen, compared with an average of 33.5% in Schwyz and 24.6% nationally.
District heating: 8.4% in Galgenen, compared with an average of 8.9% in Schwyz and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,106 kWh a year here.
Galgenen in numbers
Where is Galgenen?
Population of Galgenen over time
Galgenen had 5,141 residents in 2015 and 5,506 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,277 |
| 2021 | 5,325 |
| 2022 | 5,342 |
| 2023 | 5,431 |
| 2024 | 5,463 |
| 2025 | 5,506 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,863 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lachen (9,448 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Galgenen
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 | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,399 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,658 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 438 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,362 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.5% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 274 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.4% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,173 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.3% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 713 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,039 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.5% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 786 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 175 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 624 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,031 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,057 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.4 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 581 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,250 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,500 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 370 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 388 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 428 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 340 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.7 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.6% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 470 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.6% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,122 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,380 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 650 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.6 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,362 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.0% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 627 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.4% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,187 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Galgenen | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.7% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 640 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Galgenen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Galgenen?
Galgenen has 5,506 residents (2025), ranking 385 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Galgenen?
Galgenen covers 13.3 km², with a density of 414 people per km².
Is the population of Galgenen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Galgenen went from 5,141 to 5,506, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Galgenen?
Galgenen is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk March (district). Latitude 47.182, longitude 8.875.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Galgenen?
In Galgenen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 36.5% (2026), ranking 274 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
District heating: what is the figure for Galgenen?
In Galgenen, “District heating” stands at 8.4% (2026), ranking 292 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Galgenen?
In Galgenen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,106 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Galgenen?
The nearest to Galgenen are Lachen (1.7 km), Wangen (SZ) (1.8 km), Altendorf (3.6 km), Schübelbach (4.0 km), Tuggen (5.8 km).