Aesch (ZH): population and statistics
Aesch (ZH) has a population of 1,644 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 314 people per km². It ranks 1,102 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +37.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,644 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 314 people/km²
- 552 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Aesch (ZH) ranks No. 128 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 59.3% in Aesch (ZH), compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.3% in Aesch (ZH), compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Aesch (ZH) in numbers
Where is Aesch (ZH)?
Population of Aesch (ZH) over time
Aesch (ZH) had 1,197 residents in 2015 and 1,644 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,709 |
| 2021 | 1,692 |
| 2022 | 1,672 |
| 2023 | 1,698 |
| 2024 | 1,659 |
| 2025 | 1,644 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 734 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Islisberg, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Birmensdorf (ZH) (7,587 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aesch (ZH)
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 | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,246 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 782 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,530 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 55 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 901 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,688 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 59.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 979 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 887 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 900.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,250 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,464 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,837 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,415 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,145 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 132 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 992 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 438 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,091 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 661 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 424 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,250 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 257.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,337 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 362 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,603 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aesch (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 902 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aesch (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aesch (ZH)?
Aesch (ZH) has 1,644 residents (2025), ranking 1,102 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aesch (ZH)?
Aesch (ZH) covers 5.2 km², with a density of 314 people per km².
Is the population of Aesch (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aesch (ZH) went from 1,197 to 1,644, a change of +37.3%.
Where is Aesch (ZH)?
Aesch (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.337, longitude 8.438.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Aesch (ZH)?
In Aesch (ZH), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 59.3% (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Aesch (ZH)?
In Aesch (ZH), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.3% (2026), ranking 55 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aesch (ZH)?
In Aesch (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aesch (ZH)?
The nearest to Aesch (ZH) are Islisberg (1.5 km), Birmensdorf (ZH) (1.9 km), Arni (AG) (2.3 km), Wettswil am Albis (2.8 km), Bonstetten (3.3 km).