Neuheim: population and statistics
Neuheim has a population of 2,523 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 319 people per km². It ranks 838 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,523 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 319 people/km²
- 660 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Neuheim ranks No. 11 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.0 in Neuheim, compared with an average of 320.8 in Zug and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 13.2% in Neuheim, compared with an average of 10.6% in Zug and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Neuheim in numbers
Where is Neuheim?
Population of Neuheim over time
Neuheim had 2,154 residents in 2015 and 2,523 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,240 |
| 2021 | 2,338 |
| 2022 | 2,340 |
| 2023 | 2,454 |
| 2024 | 2,527 |
| 2025 | 2,523 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zug for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Zug for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,106 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Menzingen (4,824 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Neuheim
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 | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,412 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,072 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 995 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.2% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.5% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,430 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.3% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,025 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 973 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 564 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 792.7 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,379 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.2 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,053 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,606 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,258 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 265 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 579 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 429 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 337 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.0 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 28 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.6% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 1,091 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.4% | 11.8% | 29.0% | ranked 618 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,068 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 785 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 423.3 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 696 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.9% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,134 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.3% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 364 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuheim | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.2% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 469 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neuheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuheim?
Neuheim has 2,523 residents (2025), ranking 838 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neuheim?
Neuheim covers 7.9 km², with a density of 319 people per km².
Is the population of Neuheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neuheim went from 2,154 to 2,523, a change of +17.1%.
Where is Neuheim?
Neuheim is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.207, longitude 8.578.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neuheim?
In Neuheim, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.0 (2026), ranking 28 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Neuheim?
In Neuheim, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 13.2% (2026), ranking 1,448 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuheim?
In Neuheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuheim?
The nearest to Neuheim are Menzingen (3.1 km), Baar (4.1 km), Kappel am Albis (4.5 km), Hausen am Albis (5.3 km), Horgen (6.2 km).