Affoltern am Albis: population and statistics
Affoltern am Albis has a population of 12,911 (2025) across 10.6 km², or 1,223 people per km². It ranks 120 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,911 residents
- 10.6 km²
- 1,223 people/km²
- 485 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Affoltern am Albis ranks No. 25 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.3% in Affoltern am Albis, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Affoltern am Albis in numbers
Where is Affoltern am Albis?
Population of Affoltern am Albis over time
Affoltern am Albis had 11,708 residents in 2015 and 12,911 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,289 |
| 2021 | 12,404 |
| 2022 | 12,588 |
| 2023 | 12,859 |
| 2024 | 12,882 |
| 2025 | 12,911 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hedingen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Adliswil (19,904 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Affoltern 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 | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,037 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,034 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 146 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,578 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,352 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,402 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,463 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 11.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 202 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 292 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 289 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 876.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,277 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 68.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 187 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,289 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,643 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,003 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 116 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 854 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 155 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 859 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,106 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 131 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 550.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 392 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 277 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,211 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Affoltern am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 247 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Affoltern am Albis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Affoltern am Albis?
Affoltern am Albis has 12,911 residents (2025), ranking 120 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Affoltern am Albis?
Affoltern am Albis covers 10.6 km², with a density of 1,223 people per km².
Is the population of Affoltern am Albis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Affoltern am Albis went from 11,708 to 12,911, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Affoltern am Albis?
Affoltern am Albis is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.282, longitude 8.450.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Affoltern am Albis?
In Affoltern am Albis, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.3% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Affoltern am Albis?
In Affoltern am Albis, “Establishments” stands at 1,003 (2024), ranking 116 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Affoltern am Albis?
In Affoltern am Albis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Affoltern am Albis?
The nearest to Affoltern am Albis are Hedingen (1.9 km), Obfelden (2.8 km), Aeugst am Albis (3.1 km), Ottenbach (3.5 km), Bonstetten (4.0 km).