Hünenberg: population and statistics
Hünenberg has a population of 8,985 (2025) across 18.7 km², or 480 people per km². It ranks 219 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,985 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 480 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Hünenberg ranks No. 7 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 245.9 in Hünenberg, compared with an average of 320.8 in Zug and 83.6 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.0% in Hünenberg, compared with an average of 10.6% in Zug and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Hünenberg in numbers
Where is Hünenberg?
Population of Hünenberg over time
Hünenberg had 8,848 residents in 2015 and 8,985 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,768 |
| 2021 | 8,879 |
| 2022 | 8,948 |
| 2023 | 8,990 |
| 2024 | 8,972 |
| 2025 | 8,985 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zug for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- Number 1 in Zug for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
All indicators for Hünenberg
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 | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 1,054 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,819 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 282 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.0% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,748 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.9% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 733 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.8% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,207 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.8% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.8% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 130 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 328 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 237 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,568 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 473 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 62.3 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 223 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,934 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,396 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,241 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 83 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,209 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 42 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 245.9 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 11 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 86.0% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 15 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.5% | 11.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,787 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,337 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 123 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 816.6 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 136 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.5% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 366 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.1% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,203 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hünenberg | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 801 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hünenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hünenberg?
Hünenberg has 8,985 residents (2025), ranking 219 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hünenberg?
Hünenberg covers 18.7 km², with a density of 480 people per km².
Is the population of Hünenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hünenberg went from 8,848 to 8,985, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Hünenberg?
Hünenberg is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.176, longitude 8.426.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hünenberg?
In Hünenberg, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 245.9 (2026), ranking 11 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Hünenberg?
In Hünenberg, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.0% (2026), ranking 1,748 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hünenberg?
In Hünenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hünenberg?
The nearest to Hünenberg are Cham (2.5 km), Oberrüti (2.6 km), Sins (2.8 km), Risch (3.9 km), Dietwil (4.0 km).