Schattdorf: population and statistics
Schattdorf has a population of 5,555 (2025) across 16.3 km², or 340 people per km². It ranks 380 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,555 residents
- 16.3 km²
- 340 people/km²
- 1,239 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Uri, Schattdorf ranks No. 2 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 10.0% in Schattdorf, compared with an average of 21.7% in Uri and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 25° generates about 938 kWh a year here.
Schattdorf in numbers
Where is Schattdorf?
Population of Schattdorf over time
Schattdorf had 5,041 residents in 2015 and 5,555 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,408 |
| 2021 | 5,414 |
| 2022 | 5,453 |
| 2023 | 5,462 |
| 2024 | 5,501 |
| 2025 | 5,555 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uri for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,287 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bürglen (UR), 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altdorf (UR) (10,618 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schattdorf
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 | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 20.7% | ranked 405 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,675 | 22,489 | 4,927,050 | ranked 435 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 21.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,606 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.1% | 23.1% | 25.3% | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.6% | 54.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,546 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.5% | 40.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 796 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.2% | 27.0% | 12.4% | ranked 611 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.2% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 619 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 187 | 1,171 | 329,600 | ranked 570 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,232 kW | 730.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 792 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.2 GWh/year | 289.1 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 433 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,593 kWh/inh. | 7,494 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,261 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 306 | 2,850 | 728,011 | ranked 497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 290 | 2,346 | 762,757 | ranked 527 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.2 | 60.8 | 64.9 | ranked 1,448 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 70.0% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.0% | 19.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,546 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,323 | 19,649 | 5,679,518 | ranked 299 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 598.2 | 509.3 | 362.9 | ranked 319 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.5% | 64.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,180 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 268 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schattdorf | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 15.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,416 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schattdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schattdorf?
Schattdorf has 5,555 residents (2025), ranking 380 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schattdorf?
Schattdorf covers 16.3 km², with a density of 340 people per km².
Is the population of Schattdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schattdorf went from 5,041 to 5,555, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Schattdorf?
Schattdorf is in Uri. It belongs to Kanton Uri (district). Latitude 46.849, longitude 8.671.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schattdorf?
In Schattdorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 10.0% (2026), ranking 1,606 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Schattdorf?
In Schattdorf, “Jobs” stands at 3,323 (2024), ranking 299 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schattdorf?
In Schattdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 25° produces about 938 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schattdorf?
The nearest to Schattdorf are Bürglen (UR) (2.9 km), Attinghausen (3.5 km), Altdorf (UR) (4.2 km), Spiringen (5.1 km), Seedorf (UR) (5.8 km).