Wangen (SZ): population and statistics
Wangen (SZ) has a population of 5,574 (2025) across 8.5 km², or 659 people per km². It ranks 377 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,574 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 659 people/km²
- 427 m
Key points
Among the 30 municipalities in Schwyz, Wangen (SZ) ranks No. 12 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.5% in Wangen (SZ), compared with an average of 77.3% in Schwyz and 68.6% nationally.
District heating: 15.3% in Wangen (SZ), compared with an average of 8.9% in Schwyz and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Wangen (SZ) in numbers
Where is Wangen (SZ)?
Population of Wangen (SZ) over time
Wangen (SZ) had 4,884 residents in 2015 and 5,574 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,344 |
| 2021 | 5,385 |
| 2022 | 5,489 |
| 2023 | 5,496 |
| 2024 | 5,583 |
| 2025 | 5,574 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Galgenen, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lachen (9,448 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wangen (SZ)
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 | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 20.4% | 20.7% | ranked 888 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,656 | 85,978 | 4,927,050 | ranked 441 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.7% | 14.2% | 23.3% | ranked 1,482 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.6% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 511 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 53.5% | 69.5% | ranked 995 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.9% | 55.5% | 53.5% | ranked 967 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 15.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,062 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.3% | 8.9% | 1.4% | ranked 140 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 283 | 5,032 | 329,600 | ranked 303 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,448 kW | 900.4 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 584 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.1 GWh/year | 1,061 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 480 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,020 kWh/inh. | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,379 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 492 | 16,724 | 728,011 | ranked 291 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 582 | 22,716 | 762,757 | ranked 252 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.4 | 133.6 | 64.9 | ranked 171 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.5% | 77.3% | 65.7% | ranked 132 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 19.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,145 | 92,873 | 5,679,518 | ranked 442 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 384.8 | 546.1 | 362.9 | ranked 826 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.1% | 68.3% | 63.6% | ranked 881 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.3% | 25.6% | 24.2% | ranked 577 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wangen (SZ) | Schwyz | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 24.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,014 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wangen (SZ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wangen (SZ)?
Wangen (SZ) has 5,574 residents (2025), ranking 377 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wangen (SZ)?
Wangen (SZ) covers 8.5 km², with a density of 659 people per km².
Is the population of Wangen (SZ) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wangen (SZ) went from 4,884 to 5,574, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Wangen (SZ)?
Wangen (SZ) is in Schwyz. It belongs to Bezirk March (district). Latitude 47.191, longitude 8.896.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Wangen (SZ)?
In Wangen (SZ), “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.5% (2026), ranking 132 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Wangen (SZ)?
In Wangen (SZ), “District heating” stands at 15.3% (2026), ranking 140 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wangen (SZ)?
In Wangen (SZ), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wangen (SZ)?
The nearest to Wangen (SZ) are Galgenen (1.8 km), Lachen (2.9 km), Schübelbach (3.0 km), Tuggen (4.0 km), Altendorf (5.0 km).