Altdorf (UR): population and statistics
Altdorf (UR) has a population of 10,618 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 1,040 people per km². It ranks 168 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,618 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 1,040 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Uri, Altdorf (UR) ranks No. 1 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 16.0% in Altdorf (UR), compared with an average of 19.8% in Uri and 26.1% nationally.
District heating: 17.4% in Altdorf (UR), compared with an average of 7.5% in Uri and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Altdorf (UR) in numbers
Where is Altdorf (UR)?
Population of Altdorf (UR) over time
Altdorf (UR) had 9,203 residents in 2015 and 10,618 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,565 |
| 2021 | 9,719 |
| 2022 | 9,880 |
| 2023 | 10,198 |
| 2024 | 10,459 |
| 2025 | 10,618 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uri for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Uri for “Population density”.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,430 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Altdorf (UR)
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 | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 20.7% | ranked 625 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,434 | 22,489 | 4,927,050 | ranked 175 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.4% | 21.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,274 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.2% | 23.1% | 25.3% | ranked 714 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.5% | 54.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,656 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.9% | 40.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,368 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.2% | 27.0% | 12.4% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.4% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 104 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 286 | 1,171 | 329,600 | ranked 296 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 761.1 kW | 730.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,408 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 55.8 GWh/year | 289.1 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 270 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,257 kWh/inh. | 7,494 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,648 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 827 | 2,850 | 728,011 | ranked 146 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 771 | 2,346 | 762,757 | ranked 181 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 | 60.8 | 64.9 | ranked 627 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.2% | 70.0% | 65.7% | ranked 231 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.0% | 19.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,734 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,853 | 19,649 | 5,679,518 | ranked 139 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 645.4 | 509.3 | 362.9 | ranked 255 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.5% | 64.0% | 63.6% | ranked 456 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 934 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Altdorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.8% | 15.8% | 18.9% | ranked 836 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Altdorf (UR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Altdorf (UR)?
Altdorf (UR) has 10,618 residents (2025), ranking 168 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Altdorf (UR)?
Altdorf (UR) covers 10.2 km², with a density of 1,040 people per km².
Is the population of Altdorf (UR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Altdorf (UR) went from 9,203 to 10,618, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Altdorf (UR)?
Altdorf (UR) is in Uri. It belongs to Kanton Uri (district). Latitude 46.881, longitude 8.639.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Altdorf (UR)?
In Altdorf (UR), “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 16.0% (2026), ranking 1,734 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
District heating: what is the figure for Altdorf (UR)?
In Altdorf (UR), “District heating” stands at 17.4% (2026), ranking 104 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Altdorf (UR)?
In Altdorf (UR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Altdorf (UR)?
The nearest to Altdorf (UR) are Bürglen (UR) (1.9 km), Seedorf (UR) (2.0 km), Attinghausen (2.3 km), Flüelen (3.5 km), Schattdorf (4.2 km).