Walchwil: population and statistics
Walchwil has a population of 4,013 (2025) across 15.9 km², or 252 people per km². It ranks 551 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,013 residents
- 15.9 km²
- 252 people/km²
- 447 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Walchwil ranks No. 10 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 135.3 in Walchwil, compared with an average of 320.8 in Zug and 83.6 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.1% in Walchwil, compared with an average of 30.6% in Zug and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Walchwil in numbers
Where is Walchwil?
Population of Walchwil over time
Walchwil had 3,584 residents in 2015 and 4,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,820 |
| 2021 | 3,893 |
| 2022 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 4,005 |
| 2024 | 3,995 |
| 2025 | 4,013 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zug for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,227 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arth (12,616 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Walchwil
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 | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 662 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,941 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 623 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.3% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 475 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.5% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,667 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 735 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.5% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 914 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.3% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 746 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.0% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 528 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 118 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 669.6 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,515 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.1 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 973 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,253 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,650 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 373 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 382 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 543 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.3 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 66 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.3% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 110 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 | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,137 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 756 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 283.3 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 1,234 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.7% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 666 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.2% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,087 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Walchwil | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.1% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 133 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Walchwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walchwil?
Walchwil has 4,013 residents (2025), ranking 551 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Walchwil?
Walchwil covers 15.9 km², with a density of 252 people per km².
Is the population of Walchwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Walchwil went from 3,584 to 4,013, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Walchwil?
Walchwil is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.100, longitude 8.516.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Walchwil?
In Walchwil, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 135.3 (2026), ranking 66 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Walchwil?
In Walchwil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.1% (2025), ranking 133 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Walchwil?
In Walchwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Walchwil?
The nearest to Walchwil are Arth (4.0 km), Küssnacht (SZ) (6.0 km), Meierskappel (6.2 km), Unterägeri (6.7 km), Steinerberg (7.4 km).