Andelfingen: population and statistics
Andelfingen has a population of 3,719 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 552 people per km². It ranks 607 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,719 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 552 people/km²
- 400 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Andelfingen ranks No. 97 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.6% in Andelfingen, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Andelfingen in numbers
Where is Andelfingen?
Population of Andelfingen over time
Andelfingen had 3,336 residents in 2015 and 3,719 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,409 |
| 2021 | 3,430 |
| 2022 | 3,431 |
| 2023 | 3,578 |
| 2024 | 3,681 |
| 2025 | 3,719 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 944 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kleinandelfingen, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neftenbach (5,780 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Andelfingen
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 | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,116 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,692 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 703 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 666 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 500 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 469 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,680 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 86 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 135 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 148 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 741 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,156 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 884 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 549 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,602 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 861 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 326 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 448 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 257 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 590 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 748 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 656 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,052 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 453 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 551.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 389 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,125 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 409 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Andelfingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,279 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Andelfingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Andelfingen?
Andelfingen has 3,719 residents (2025), ranking 607 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Andelfingen?
Andelfingen covers 6.7 km², with a density of 552 people per km².
Is the population of Andelfingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Andelfingen went from 3,336 to 3,719, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Andelfingen?
Andelfingen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.595, longitude 8.679.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Andelfingen?
In Andelfingen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.6% (2026), ranking 86 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Andelfingen?
In Andelfingen, “Establishments” stands at 326 (2024), ranking 448 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Andelfingen?
In Andelfingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Andelfingen?
The nearest to Andelfingen are Kleinandelfingen (0.7 km), Dorf (3.2 km), Henggart (3.3 km), Ossingen (4.1 km), Marthalen (4.1 km).