Seedorf (UR): population and statistics
Seedorf (UR) has a population of 2,054 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 957 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,054 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 133 people/km²
- 450 m
Key points
Among the 19 municipalities in Uri, Seedorf (UR) ranks No. 6 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 5,093 kWh/inh. in Seedorf (UR), compared with an average of 7,494 kWh/inh. in Uri and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.3% in Seedorf (UR), compared with an average of 15.8% in Uri and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Seedorf (UR) in numbers
Where is Seedorf (UR)?
Population of Seedorf (UR) over time
Seedorf (UR) had 1,965 residents in 2015 and 2,054 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,045 |
| 2021 | 2,036 |
| 2022 | 2,051 |
| 2023 | 2,065 |
| 2024 | 2,058 |
| 2025 | 2,054 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Uri for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,168 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Altdorf (UR) (10,618 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seedorf (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 | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 20.7% | ranked 963 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 965 | 22,489 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,070 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.9% | 21.7% | 23.3% | ranked 1,610 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.4% | 23.1% | 25.3% | ranked 960 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.3% | 54.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,346 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.7% | 40.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,253 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.4% | 13.1% | 13.7% | ranked 628 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.5% | 27.0% | 12.4% | ranked 441 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 1,171 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,013 kW | 730.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.5 GWh/year | 289.1 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,522 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,093 kWh/inh. | 7,494 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,667 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 133 | 2,850 | 728,011 | ranked 1,047 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 103 | 2,346 | 762,757 | ranked 1,138 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.1 | 60.8 | 64.9 | ranked 1,510 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.8% | 70.0% | 65.7% | ranked 262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.4% | 19.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,583 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 813 | 19,649 | 5,679,518 | ranked 926 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 395.8 | 509.3 | 362.9 | ranked 789 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.9% | 64.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,268 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 222 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seedorf (UR) | Uri | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.3% | 15.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,629 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seedorf (UR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seedorf (UR)?
Seedorf (UR) has 2,054 residents (2025), ranking 957 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seedorf (UR)?
Seedorf (UR) covers 15.5 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Seedorf (UR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seedorf (UR) went from 1,965 to 2,054, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Seedorf (UR)?
Seedorf (UR) is in Uri. It belongs to Kanton Uri (district). Latitude 46.883, longitude 8.613.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Seedorf (UR)?
In Seedorf (UR), “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 5,093 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,667 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Seedorf (UR)?
In Seedorf (UR), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.3% (2025), ranking 1,629 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seedorf (UR)?
In Seedorf (UR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seedorf (UR)?
The nearest to Seedorf (UR) are Altdorf (UR) (2.0 km), Attinghausen (2.7 km), Bürglen (UR) (3.9 km), Flüelen (4.0 km), Isenthal (4.9 km).