Isenthal: population and statistics
Isenthal has a population of 461 (2025) across 61.0 km², or 7.6 people per km². It ranks 1,843 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 461 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 770 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Uri, Isenthal ranks No. 15 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 913 kWh a year here.
Isenthal in numbers
Where is Isenthal?
Population of Isenthal over time
Isenthal had 512 residents in 2015 and 461 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 476 |
| 2021 | 471 |
| 2022 | 467 |
| 2023 | 457 |
| 2024 | 459 |
| 2025 | 461 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uri for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,539 football pitches.
- Its population density is 30.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seedorf (UR) (2,054 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Isenthal
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 | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 22.9% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 312 | 22,489 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,758 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.5% | 21.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.7% | 23.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 54.8% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 40.2% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 86.2% | 27.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 2 | 1,171 | 329,600 | ranked 2,087 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 kW | 730.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.0 GWh/year | 289.1 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,997 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,612 kWh/inh. | 7,494 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 2,850 | 728,011 | ranked 1,572 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 29 | 2,346 | 762,757 | ranked 1,816 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 | 60.8 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.8% | 70.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.0% | 19.8% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 163 | 19,649 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,716 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 353.6 | 509.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.9% | 64.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Isenthal | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.6% | 15.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Isenthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isenthal?
Isenthal has 461 residents (2025), ranking 1,843 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Isenthal?
Isenthal covers 61.0 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Isenthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Isenthal went from 512 to 461, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Isenthal?
Isenthal is in Uri. It belongs to Kanton Uri (district). Latitude 46.911, longitude 8.563.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Isenthal?
In Isenthal, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 2 (2026), ranking 2,087 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Isenthal?
In Isenthal, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 29 (2026), ranking 1,816 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Isenthal?
In Isenthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 913 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Isenthal?
The nearest to Isenthal are Seedorf (UR) (4.9 km), Flüelen (6.1 km), Emmetten (6.1 km), Sisikon (6.2 km), Altdorf (UR) (6.7 km).