Steinerberg: population and statistics
Steinerberg has a population of 954 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 1,478 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 954 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 571 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Steinerberg ranks No. 25 by population.
Wood heating systems: 45.0% in Steinerberg, compared with an average of 15.4% in Schwyz and 9.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 19.4% in Steinerberg, compared with an average of 19.0% in Schwyz and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Steinerberg in numbers
Where is Steinerberg?
Population of Steinerberg over time
Steinerberg had 920 residents in 2015 and 954 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 953 |
| 2021 | 958 |
| 2022 | 951 |
| 2023 | 957 |
| 2024 | 965 |
| 2025 | 954 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 969 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lauerz, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinen (3,762 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,748 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Steinerberg
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 | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 1,182 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 447 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,584 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.2% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,451 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.3% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 522 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.2% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.6% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,499 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.0% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 829 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.0% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 93 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,419 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 620 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.9 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,625 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,361 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 904 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 1,352 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.2 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.4% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,622 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 278 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,462 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291.4 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 1,202 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.8% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,444 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.9% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 1,047 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinerberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.1% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,466 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinerberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinerberg?
Steinerberg has 954 residents (2025), ranking 1,478 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Steinerberg?
Steinerberg covers 6.9 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Steinerberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Steinerberg went from 920 to 954, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Steinerberg?
Steinerberg is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.052, longitude 8.585.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Steinerberg?
In Steinerberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 45.0% (2026), ranking 93 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Steinerberg?
In Steinerberg, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 19.4% (2026), ranking 1,622 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinerberg?
In Steinerberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinerberg?
The nearest to Steinerberg are Lauerz (1.9 km), Steinen (2.0 km), Arth (4.8 km), Sattel (4.9 km), Ingenbohl (5.8 km).