Adliswil: population and statistics
Adliswil has a population of 19,904 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 2,562 people per km². It ranks 57 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 19,904 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 2,562 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Adliswil ranks No. 15 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 85.6% in Adliswil, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 92.1% in Adliswil, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Adliswil in numbers
Where is Adliswil?
Population of Adliswil over time
Adliswil had 18,605 residents in 2015 and 19,904 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 19,049 |
| 2021 | 19,028 |
| 2022 | 19,243 |
| 2023 | 19,707 |
| 2024 | 19,893 |
| 2025 | 19,904 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,088 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rüschlikon, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zürich (440,935 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Adliswil
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 | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,421 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 9,867 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 65 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,558 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,726 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 27 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,709 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,531 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 791 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 255 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 360 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 371.5 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,749 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 56.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 264 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 2,837 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,800 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,088 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 101 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,235 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 99 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,346 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 450 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 8,302 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 108 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 417.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 708 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 44 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,663 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Adliswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 71 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Adliswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Adliswil?
Adliswil has 19,904 residents (2025), ranking 57 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Adliswil?
Adliswil covers 7.8 km², with a density of 2,562 people per km².
Is the population of Adliswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Adliswil went from 18,605 to 19,904, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Adliswil?
Adliswil is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.312, longitude 8.526.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Adliswil?
In Adliswil, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 85.6% (2026), ranking 27 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Adliswil?
In Adliswil, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 92.1% (2024), ranking 44 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Adliswil?
In Adliswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Adliswil?
The nearest to Adliswil are Rüschlikon (2.2 km), Kilchberg (ZH) (2.3 km), Langnau am Albis (2.8 km), Stallikon (3.1 km), Thalwil (3.5 km).