Realp: population and statistics
Realp has a population of 157 (2025) across 77.9 km², or 2.0 people per km². It ranks 2,065 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 157 residents
- 77.9 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,539 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Uri, Realp ranks No. 19 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,171 kWh a year here.
Realp in numbers
Where is Realp?
Population of Realp over time
Realp had 141 residents in 2015 and 157 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 153 |
| 2023 | 158 |
| 2024 | 149 |
| 2025 | 157 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uri for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- Number 1 in Uri for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 116.2 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Realp
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 | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.8% | 22.9% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 209 | 22,489 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,917 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 21.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 23.1% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 42.4% | 54.8% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.2% | 40.2% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.2% | 27.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 6 | 1,171 | 329,600 | ranked 2,062 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 398.2 kW | 730.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.9 GWh/year | 289.1 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,846 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 37,707 kWh/inh. | 7,494 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 2,850 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 2,346 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.4 | 60.8 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 70.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 38 | 19,649 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,051 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242.0 | 509.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 100.0% | 64.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Realp | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.4% | 15.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Realp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Realp?
Realp has 157 residents (2025), ranking 2,065 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Realp?
Realp covers 77.9 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Realp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Realp went from 141 to 157, a change of +11.3%.
Where is Realp?
Realp is in Uri. It belongs to Kanton Uri (district). Latitude 46.599, longitude 8.503.
Establishments: what is the figure for Realp?
In Realp, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Realp?
In Realp, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 6 (2026), ranking 2,062 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Realp?
In Realp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,171 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Realp?
The nearest to Realp are Hospental (5.7 km), Göschenen (10.0 km), Andermatt (10 km), Bedretto (11 km), Airolo (11 km).