Aeugst am Albis: population and statistics
Aeugst am Albis has a population of 2,003 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 253 people per km². It ranks 972 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,003 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 253 people/km²
- 688 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Aeugst am Albis ranks No. 121 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 3.4% in Aeugst am Albis, compared with an average of 16.2% in Zürich and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 54.8% in Aeugst am Albis, compared with an average of 67.3% in Zürich and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Aeugst am Albis in numbers
Where is Aeugst am Albis?
Population of Aeugst am Albis over time
Aeugst am Albis had 1,981 residents in 2015 and 2,003 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,014 |
| 2021 | 1,988 |
| 2022 | 1,991 |
| 2023 | 1,998 |
| 2024 | 1,995 |
| 2025 | 2,003 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,108 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mettmenstetten (5,841 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aeugst am Albis
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 | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 560 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 994 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,050 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.7% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,025 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 595 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,119 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 504 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 482 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 99 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,092 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 870.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,190 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,003 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,174 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 134 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,040 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 115 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,074 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,613 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 204 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 444 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,226 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 221.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,477 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 111 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,755 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aeugst am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,017 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aeugst am Albis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aeugst am Albis?
Aeugst am Albis has 2,003 residents (2025), ranking 972 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aeugst am Albis?
Aeugst am Albis covers 7.9 km², with a density of 253 people per km².
Is the population of Aeugst am Albis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aeugst am Albis went from 1,981 to 2,003, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Aeugst am Albis?
Aeugst am Albis is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 8.485.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Aeugst am Albis?
In Aeugst am Albis, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 3.4% (2024), ranking 1,755 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Aeugst am Albis?
In Aeugst am Albis, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 54.8% (2026), ranking 1,613 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aeugst am Albis?
In Aeugst am Albis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aeugst am Albis?
The nearest to Aeugst am Albis are Mettmenstetten (3.0 km), Affoltern am Albis (3.1 km), Rifferswil (4.1 km), Hedingen (4.4 km), Hausen am Albis (4.5 km).