Rothenthurm: population and statistics
Rothenthurm has a population of 2,604 (2025) across 22.8 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 817 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,604 residents
- 22.8 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 924 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Rothenthurm ranks No. 18 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 20.0% in Rothenthurm, compared with an average of 55.5% in Schwyz and 61.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.6% in Rothenthurm, compared with an average of 20.4% in Schwyz and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,110 kWh a year here.
Rothenthurm in numbers
Where is Rothenthurm?
Population of Rothenthurm over time
Rothenthurm had 2,302 residents in 2015 and 2,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,484 |
| 2021 | 2,529 |
| 2022 | 2,519 |
| 2023 | 2,596 |
| 2024 | 2,595 |
| 2025 | 2,604 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,186 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sattel, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberägeri (6,670 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Rothenthurm
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 | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.6% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,733 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,220 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 918 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,394 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.0% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 481 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.1% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,719 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.0% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,756 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.8% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 446 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.4% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 414 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 24.7% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 48 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,181 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.4 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 863 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,374 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 903 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 241 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 635 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 221 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 675 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.9 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 356 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.9% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 315 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.9% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 926 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 860 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 355.6 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 932 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.3% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,339 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.2% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 395 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rothenthurm | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,003 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rothenthurm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rothenthurm?
Rothenthurm has 2,604 residents (2025), ranking 817 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rothenthurm?
Rothenthurm covers 22.8 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Rothenthurm growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rothenthurm went from 2,302 to 2,604, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Rothenthurm?
Rothenthurm is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.104, longitude 8.674.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Rothenthurm?
In Rothenthurm, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 20.0% (2026), ranking 1,756 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rothenthurm?
In Rothenthurm, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.6% (2025), ranking 1,733 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rothenthurm?
In Rothenthurm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,110 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rothenthurm?
The nearest to Rothenthurm are Sattel (4.0 km), Alpthal (4.9 km), Oberägeri (5.8 km), Einsiedeln (5.8 km), Steinen (7.8 km).