Oberiberg: population and statistics
Oberiberg has a population of 941 (2025) across 33.2 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 1,491 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 941 residents
- 33.2 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 1,088 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Oberiberg ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 32.6% in Oberiberg, compared with an average of 20.4% in Schwyz and 19.8% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 135.0 in Oberiberg, compared with an average of 133.6 in Schwyz and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,112 kWh a year here.
Oberiberg in numbers
Where is Oberiberg?
Population of Oberiberg over time
Oberiberg had 878 residents in 2015 and 941 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 878 |
| 2021 | 871 |
| 2022 | 867 |
| 2023 | 896 |
| 2024 | 916 |
| 2025 | 941 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,646 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Oberiberg
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 | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.6% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 23 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,180 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 941 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.8% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.4% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.9% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,595 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.2% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,676 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 494 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 57 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,493 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,214 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 816 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.8 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,430 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,550 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 461 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 130 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 1,063 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 127 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 1,016 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.0 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 67 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.2% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 294 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.4% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,319 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 438 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,230 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 465.5 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 570 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.9% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 778 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.5% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,411 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberiberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,264 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberiberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberiberg?
Oberiberg has 941 residents (2025), ranking 1,491 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberiberg?
Oberiberg covers 33.2 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Oberiberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberiberg went from 878 to 941, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Oberiberg?
Oberiberg is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.039, longitude 8.782.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Oberiberg?
In Oberiberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 32.6% (2025), ranking 23 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberiberg?
In Oberiberg, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 135.0 (2026), ranking 67 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberiberg?
In Oberiberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,112 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberiberg?
The nearest to Oberiberg are Unteriberg (3.0 km), Alpthal (6.1 km), Illgau (7.2 km), Muotathal (7.5 km), Schwyz (9.6 km).