Menzingen: population and statistics
Menzingen has a population of 4,824 (2025) across 27.5 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 456 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,824 residents
- 27.5 km²
- 175 people/km²
- 807 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Zug, Menzingen ranks No. 9 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 48.6% in Menzingen, compared with an average of 43.8% in Zug and 56.9% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 30.3% in Menzingen, compared with an average of 9.1% in Zug and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Menzingen in numbers
Where is Menzingen?
Population of Menzingen over time
Menzingen had 4,439 residents in 2015 and 4,824 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,540 |
| 2021 | 4,597 |
| 2022 | 4,615 |
| 2023 | 4,659 |
| 2024 | 4,700 |
| 2025 | 4,824 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zug for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Zug for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,853 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neuheim, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Unterägeri (9,527 residents), 4.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Menzingen
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 | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 18.9% | 20.7% | ranked 849 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,171 | 63,541 | 4,927,050 | ranked 562 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 10.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.8% | 33.5% | 25.3% | ranked 675 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.6% | 43.8% | 69.5% | ranked 1,665 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.9% | 65.2% | 53.5% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.4% | 13.8% | 13.7% | ranked 1,365 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.3% | 9.1% | 12.4% | ranked 253 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 1.4% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 150 | 2,987 | 329,600 | ranked 733 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,106 kW | 868.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 945 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.8 GWh/year | 689.7 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 436 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,659 kWh/inh. | 5,108 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,045 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 405 | 20,801 | 728,011 | ranked 353 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 434 | 43,307 | 762,757 | ranked 334 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.0 | 320.8 | 64.9 | ranked 297 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 85.5% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 11.8% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,841 | 135,123 | 5,679,518 | ranked 507 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381.6 | 1,001 | 362.9 | ranked 838 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.9% | 80.4% | 63.6% | ranked 517 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.9% | 17.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,475 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Menzingen | Zug | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.5% | 30.6% | 18.9% | ranked 551 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Menzingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Menzingen?
Menzingen has 4,824 residents (2025), ranking 456 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Menzingen?
Menzingen covers 27.5 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Menzingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Menzingen went from 4,439 to 4,824, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Menzingen?
Menzingen is in Zug. It belongs to Kanton Zug (district). Latitude 47.180, longitude 8.592.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Menzingen?
In Menzingen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 48.6% (2026), ranking 1,665 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Menzingen?
In Menzingen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 30.3% (2026), ranking 253 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Menzingen?
In Menzingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Menzingen?
The nearest to Menzingen are Neuheim (3.1 km), Unterägeri (4.7 km), Oberägeri (5.2 km), Baar (5.2 km), Zug (5.8 km).