Categories in Schwyz
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Schwyz
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 141 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 77 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 71 | — |
| Shopping | 65 | 59 years |
| Other construction | 56 | 38 years |
| Construction of buildings | 53 | — |
| Real estate | 44 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 43 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 40 | — |
| Public administration | 39 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 37 | — |
| Buses and trains | 31 | — |
| Alternative medicine | 29 | — |
| Electronics stores | 29 | — |
| All food and beverage | 28 | — |
| Shopping other | 28 | 30 years |
| Clothing stores | 27 | — |
Schwyz Facts
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Population | 9,908 |
| Male Population | 4,964 (50.1%) |
| Female Population | 4,944 (49.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.5% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 41.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $39,487 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Pfäffikon, Siebnen, Seebach, Seefeld, Altstetten |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.02076, 8.65414 |
| Postal Codes | 6431, 6432 |
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Schwyz Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,463 | 9,306 | 9,388 | 9,990 | 9,908 | 10,193 | 10,448 |
| Population Density | 1,089.3 / km² | 1,071.2 / km² | 1,080.6 / km² | 1,149.9 / km² | 1,140.5 / km² | 1,173.3 / km² | 1,202.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSchwyz Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | +4.7% | +6.5% | +5.5% |
| Canton of Schwyz | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Schwyz Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | 40.7 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Canton of Schwyz | 41.4 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 41.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Schwyz Population Density
Population Density: 1,141 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | 9,908 | 8.7 km² | 1,141 / km² |
| Canton of Schwyz | 154,501 | 907.8 km² | 170 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Schwyz Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Schwyz
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Schwyz
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Schwyz
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Schwyz
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Schwyz
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Schwyz Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $46,935 | $42,895 | $59,801 | $49,686 | $33,405 | $36,896 | $36,647 | $39,487 |
| Total GDP | $641.3M | $627.1M | $895.4M | $764M | $542.7M | $638.9M | $662.5M | $723M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Schwyz CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwyz | 140,636 tn | 14.19 tn | 16,188.4 tons/km² |
| Canton of Schwyz | 2,184,426 tn | 14.14 tn | 2,406.3 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Schwyz CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 140,636 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,188.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 17.4 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/12/13 | 12:59 AM | 3.6 | 63.9 km | 2,600 m | 1km SSW of Balzers, Liechtenstein | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 67.3 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 16 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 56.3 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 62.9 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/9/08 | 7:22 AM | 3.7 | 48.9 km | 3,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/08 | 4:40 PM | 4.2 | 66.7 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 11.8 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 63.4 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Schwyz
The town of Schwyz (German pronunciation: [ʃviːt͡s]; Italian: Svitto) is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the..
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