Unterägeri: population and statistics
Unterägeri has a population of 9,527 (2025) across 25.6 km², or 372 people per km². It ranks 200 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,527 residents
- 25.6 km²
- 372 people/km²
- 731 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Unterägeri ranks No. 6 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 44.0% in Unterägeri, compared with an average of 43.8% in Zug and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Unterägeri in numbers
Where is Unterägeri?
Population of Unterägeri over time
Unterägeri had 8,583 residents in 2015 and 9,527 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,972 |
| 2021 | 9,010 |
| 2022 | 9,243 |
| 2023 | 9,283 |
| 2024 | 9,495 |
| 2025 | 9,527 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,588 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberägeri, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zug (32,160 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Unterägeri
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 | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 817 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,588 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 226 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.4% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,276 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.8% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 436 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.0% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,720 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.7% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 901 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.3% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 909 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.0% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 153 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 254 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 362 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 715.3 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,452 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.9 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 356 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,028 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,673 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 728 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 180 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 933 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 135 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.9 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 214 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.6% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 130 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.9% | 11.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,598 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,458 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 286 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 363.0 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 904 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.5% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 399 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,168 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterägeri | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.3% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 416 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterägeri
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterägeri?
Unterägeri has 9,527 residents (2025), ranking 200 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Unterägeri?
Unterägeri covers 25.6 km², with a density of 372 people per km².
Is the population of Unterägeri growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Unterägeri went from 8,583 to 9,527, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Unterägeri?
Unterägeri is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.139, longitude 8.584.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Unterägeri?
In Unterägeri, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 44.0% (2026), ranking 1,720 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Unterägeri?
In Unterägeri, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 933 (2026), ranking 135 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterägeri?
In Unterägeri, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterägeri?
The nearest to Unterägeri are Oberägeri (2.2 km), Menzingen (4.7 km), Zug (6.1 km), Walchwil (6.7 km), Sattel (7.4 km).