Unteriberg: population and statistics
Unteriberg has a population of 2,524 (2025) across 46.4 km², or 54.4 people per km². It ranks 837 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,524 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 921 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Unteriberg ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 50.0% in Unteriberg, compared with an average of 53.5% in Schwyz and 56.9% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 535.8 kW in Unteriberg, compared with an average of 900.4 kW in Schwyz and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,099 kWh a year here.
Unteriberg in numbers
Where is Unteriberg?
Population of Unteriberg over time
Unteriberg had 2,330 residents in 2015 and 2,524 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,414 |
| 2021 | 2,441 |
| 2022 | 2,432 |
| 2023 | 2,462 |
| 2024 | 2,476 |
| 2025 | 2,524 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberiberg, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Einsiedeln (16,667 residents), 8.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,396 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Unteriberg
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 | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 819 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,469 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 791 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,140 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 1,106 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.0% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,647 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.6% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,315 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.1% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 456 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 774 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 52 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 1,543 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 535.8 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.3 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,006 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,027 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,171 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 261 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 589 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 245 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 622 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.1 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 222 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 955 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 848 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 378.4 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 848 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.8% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,169 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.0% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 667 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Unteriberg | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,408 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Unteriberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unteriberg?
Unteriberg has 2,524 residents (2025), ranking 837 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Unteriberg?
Unteriberg covers 46.4 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Unteriberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Unteriberg went from 2,330 to 2,524, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Unteriberg?
Unteriberg is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk Schwyz (district). Latitude 47.062, longitude 8.804.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Unteriberg?
In Unteriberg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 1,647 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unteriberg?
In Unteriberg, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 535.8 kW (2026), ranking 1,641 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unteriberg?
In Unteriberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,099 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unteriberg?
The nearest to Unteriberg are Oberiberg (3.0 km), Alpthal (6.7 km), Einsiedeln (8.6 km), Vorderthal (9.8 km), Innerthal (9.9 km).