Schwyz Population 2026
Schwyz has a population of 15,181, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Schwyz. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,181
Rank in Switzerland
#73
Coordinates
47.02°N, 8.65°E
~521 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
92 km
57 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Schwyz
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Einsiedeln | 15,867 | #66 |
Cities near Schwyz
- Einsiedeln15,867 people · ~14 km away
- Zug30,542 people · ~20 km away
- Baar20,546 people · ~22 km away
- Cham16,719 people · ~23 km away
- Rapperswil34,776 people · ~26 km away
- Luzern81,691 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schwyz?
Schwyz has a population of 15,181 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Schwyz in?
Schwyz is located in Schwyz, Switzerland.
Is Schwyz the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 92 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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