Schübelbach: population and statistics
Schübelbach has a population of 9,919 (2025) across 29.0 km², or 342 people per km². It ranks 182 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,919 residents
- 29.0 km²
- 342 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Schübelbach ranks No. 6 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,851 kWh/inh. in Schübelbach, compared with an average of 6,237 kWh/inh. in Schwyz and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 34.1% in Schübelbach, compared with an average of 24.3% in Schwyz and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,012 kWh a year here.
Schübelbach in numbers
Where is Schübelbach?
Population of Schübelbach over time
Schübelbach had 9,016 residents in 2015 and 9,919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,289 |
| 2021 | 9,428 |
| 2022 | 9,595 |
| 2023 | 9,623 |
| 2024 | 9,757 |
| 2025 | 9,919 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Schwyz for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,063 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wangen (SZ), 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rapperswil-Jona (28,836 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Schübelbach
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 | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,389 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,736 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 216 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.5% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 236 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.0% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,284 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.3% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 412 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,034 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.2% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 912 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 251 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 366 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 595.7 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.1 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 353 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,851 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,696 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 643 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 211 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 666 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 211 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 822 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.2% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.6% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,085 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 320 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.0 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,116 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.2% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 871 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 614 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schübelbach | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.1% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 170 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schübelbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schübelbach?
Schübelbach has 9,919 residents (2025), ranking 182 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schübelbach?
Schübelbach covers 29.0 km², with a density of 342 people per km².
Is the population of Schübelbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schübelbach went from 9,016 to 9,919, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Schübelbach?
Schübelbach is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk March (district). Latitude 47.173, longitude 8.926.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Schübelbach?
In Schübelbach, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,851 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,696 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Schübelbach?
In Schübelbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 34.1% (2025), ranking 170 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schübelbach?
In Schübelbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,012 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schübelbach?
The nearest to Schübelbach are Wangen (SZ) (3.0 km), Tuggen (3.6 km), Reichenburg (3.7 km), Galgenen (4.0 km), Lachen (5.6 km).