Reichenburg: population and statistics
Reichenburg has a population of 4,142 (2025) across 11.6 km², or 359 people per km². It ranks 539 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,142 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 359 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Reichenburg ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Reichenburg, compared with an average of 20.4% in Schwyz and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.5% in Reichenburg, compared with an average of 33.5% in Schwyz and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,067 kWh a year here.
Reichenburg in numbers
Where is Reichenburg?
Population of Reichenburg over time
Reichenburg had 3,418 residents in 2015 and 4,142 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,891 |
| 2021 | 3,990 |
| 2022 | 4,063 |
| 2023 | 4,113 |
| 2024 | 4,153 |
| 2025 | 4,142 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,618 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Benken (SG), 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schübelbach (9,919 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Reichenburg
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 | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,685 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,793 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 667 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,539 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.5% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 169 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 792 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.4% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 374 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.5% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,093 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.8% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 775 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 171 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 636 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,751 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.7 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 777 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,441 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,471 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 304 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 500 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 305 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 506 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.6 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 610 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.9% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 603 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.9% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 907 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,513 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 614 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 365.3 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 895 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.0% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,380 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.7% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 241 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Reichenburg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 487 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Reichenburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reichenburg?
Reichenburg has 4,142 residents (2025), ranking 539 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Reichenburg?
Reichenburg covers 11.6 km², with a density of 359 people per km².
Is the population of Reichenburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reichenburg went from 3,418 to 4,142, a change of +21.2%.
Where is Reichenburg?
Reichenburg is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk March (district). Latitude 47.169, longitude 8.974.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Reichenburg?
In Reichenburg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,685 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Reichenburg?
In Reichenburg, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.5% (2026), ranking 169 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Reichenburg?
In Reichenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,067 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Reichenburg?
The nearest to Reichenburg are Benken (SG) (3.0 km), Schübelbach (3.7 km), Tuggen (4.3 km), Schänis (5.6 km), Uznach (6.1 km).