Küssnacht (SZ): population and statistics
Küssnacht (SZ) has a population of 14,185 (2025) across 36.2 km², or 392 people per km². It ranks 103 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,185 residents
- 36.2 km²
- 392 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Küssnacht (SZ) ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.2% in Küssnacht (SZ), compared with an average of 77.3% in Schwyz and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,119 kWh a year here.
Küssnacht (SZ) in numbers
Where is Küssnacht (SZ)?
Population of Küssnacht (SZ) over time
Küssnacht (SZ) had 12,423 residents in 2015 and 14,185 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,531 |
| 2021 | 13,809 |
| 2022 | 13,843 |
| 2023 | 14,044 |
| 2024 | 14,148 |
| 2025 | 14,185 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,070 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Udligenswil, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Emmen (32,777 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Küssnacht (SZ)
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 | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 777 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,117 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 110 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,503 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 500 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.9% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,710 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.3% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.5% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 746 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.1% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 253 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 385 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 176 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,083 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 975 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 91.5 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 104 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,449 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,469 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,227 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 87 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,505 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 77 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.1 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 159 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.2% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 52 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.7% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,736 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,538 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 118 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 531.4 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 427 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.2% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,022 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.3% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 393 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Küssnacht (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.6% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 449 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Küssnacht (SZ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Küssnacht (SZ)?
Küssnacht (SZ) has 14,185 residents (2025), ranking 103 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Küssnacht (SZ)?
Küssnacht (SZ) covers 36.2 km², with a density of 392 people per km².
Is the population of Küssnacht (SZ) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Küssnacht (SZ) went from 12,423 to 14,185, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Küssnacht (SZ)?
Küssnacht (SZ) is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Küssnacht (SZ) (district). Latitude 47.083, longitude 8.441.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Küssnacht (SZ)?
In Küssnacht (SZ), “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.2% (2026), ranking 52 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Küssnacht (SZ)?
In Küssnacht (SZ), “Dwellings” stands at 7,117 (2026), ranking 110 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Küssnacht (SZ)?
In Küssnacht (SZ), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,119 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Küssnacht (SZ)?
The nearest to Küssnacht (SZ) are Udligenswil (3.2 km), Greppen (3.2 km), Meierskappel (4.8 km), Root (5.2 km), Dierikon (5.5 km).