Steinhausen: population and statistics
Steinhausen has a population of 10,449 (2025) across 5.1 km², or 2,049 people per km². It ranks 171 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,449 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 2,049 people/km²
- 428 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Steinhausen ranks No. 5 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 2.7% in Steinhausen, compared with an average of 10.6% in Zug and 22.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 199.3 in Steinhausen, compared with an average of 320.8 in Zug and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Steinhausen in numbers
Where is Steinhausen?
Population of Steinhausen over time
Steinhausen had 9,543 residents in 2015 and 10,449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,198 |
| 2021 | 10,237 |
| 2022 | 10,308 |
| 2023 | 10,338 |
| 2024 | 10,399 |
| 2025 | 10,449 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zug for “Population density”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cham (18,518 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Steinhausen
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 | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,004 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,768 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 213 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.7% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,802 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.8% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 865 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.7% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,723 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.8% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 304 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.7% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 686 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,377 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 695 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 277 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 883.2 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,268 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.6 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 348 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,650 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,715 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,228 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 86 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,083 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 49 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 199.3 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 20 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 85.9% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 16 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 10.8% | 11.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,793 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 8,816 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 105 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 843.7 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 126 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.2% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 322 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,132 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinhausen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.1% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 426 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinhausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinhausen?
Steinhausen has 10,449 residents (2025), ranking 171 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Steinhausen?
Steinhausen covers 5.1 km², with a density of 2,049 people per km².
Is the population of Steinhausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Steinhausen went from 9,543 to 10,449, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Steinhausen?
Steinhausen is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.197, longitude 8.486.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Steinhausen?
In Steinhausen, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 1,802 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Steinhausen?
In Steinhausen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 199.3 (2026), ranking 20 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinhausen?
In Steinhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinhausen?
The nearest to Steinhausen are Cham (2.7 km), Baar (3.0 km), Knonau (3.6 km), Zug (4.0 km), Rifferswil (4.3 km).