Gersau: population and statistics
Gersau has a population of 2,505 (2025) across 14.3 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 841 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,505 residents
- 14.3 km²
- 175 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Gersau ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 77.4% in Gersau, compared with an average of 77.3% in Schwyz and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 47.1% in Gersau, compared with an average of 14.2% in Schwyz and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Gersau in numbers
Where is Gersau?
Population of Gersau over time
Gersau had 2,240 residents in 2015 and 2,505 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,364 |
| 2021 | 2,384 |
| 2022 | 2,384 |
| 2023 | 2,414 |
| 2024 | 2,462 |
| 2025 | 2,505 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,010 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vitznau, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beckenried (3,770 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gersau
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 | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 282 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,664 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 719 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.1% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 152 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.3% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,022 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.1% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,561 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.3% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.4% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.9% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 398 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 682.1 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.2 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,233 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,080 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,530 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 199 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 770 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 257 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 590 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.6 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 177 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.4% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 107 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.7% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,651 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 560 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,105 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 223.6 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,469 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.2% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 798 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.5% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,313 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gersau | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 270 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gersau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gersau?
Gersau has 2,505 residents (2025), ranking 841 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gersau?
Gersau covers 14.3 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Gersau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gersau went from 2,240 to 2,505, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Gersau?
Gersau is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Gersau (district). Latitude 46.991, longitude 8.525.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Gersau?
In Gersau, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 77.4% (2026), ranking 107 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Gersau?
In Gersau, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 47.1% (2026), ranking 152 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gersau?
In Gersau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gersau?
The nearest to Gersau are Vitznau (3.7 km), Emmetten (3.9 km), Beckenried (4.7 km), Seelisberg (5.0 km), Lauerz (6.4 km).