Sattel: population and statistics
Sattel has a population of 2,097 (2025) across 17.3 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 943 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,097 residents
- 17.3 km²
- 121 people/km²
- 784 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Sattel ranks No. 21 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.6% in Sattel, compared with an average of 33.5% in Schwyz and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Sattel, compared with an average of 20.4% in Schwyz and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Sattel in numbers
Where is Sattel?
Population of Sattel over time
Sattel had 1,931 residents in 2015 and 2,097 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,925 |
| 2021 | 1,962 |
| 2022 | 2,021 |
| 2023 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 2,066 |
| 2025 | 2,097 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,423 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinen (3,762 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sattel
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 | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,571 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,208 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 927 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.6% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 164 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.9% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,510 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,571 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.7% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 264 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 260 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 85 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 952.1 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.8 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,068 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,941 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 993 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 191 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 794 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 153 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 910 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.0 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 620 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.2% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 439 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.2% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,332 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 576 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,093 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274.7 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,269 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.8% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 999 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.7% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,402 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sattel | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.8% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,077 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sattel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sattel?
Sattel has 2,097 residents (2025), ranking 943 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sattel?
Sattel covers 17.3 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Sattel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sattel went from 1,931 to 2,097, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Sattel?
Sattel is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.081, longitude 8.634.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Sattel?
In Sattel, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.6% (2026), ranking 164 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sattel?
In Sattel, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2025), ranking 1,571 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sattel?
In Sattel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sattel?
The nearest to Sattel are Steinen (3.9 km), Rothenthurm (4.0 km), Steinerberg (4.9 km), Oberägeri (6.3 km), Alpthal (6.3 km).