Bachs: population and statistics
Bachs has a population of 658 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 72.1 people per km². It ranks 1,684 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 658 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 471 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bachs ranks No. 155 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 48.7% in Bachs, compared with an average of 67.3% in Zürich and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 46.3% in Bachs, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Bachs in numbers
Where is Bachs?
Population of Bachs over time
Bachs had 585 residents in 2015 and 658 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 613 |
| 2021 | 632 |
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2023 | 648 |
| 2024 | 678 |
| 2025 | 658 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stadel (2,500 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bachs
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 | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 540 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 341 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,716 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 161 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,238 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,081 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 195 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 455 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,196 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 831 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,671 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,644 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 446 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 39 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,701 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,741 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 141 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 252 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,508 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 383.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 831 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,293 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,171 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bachs | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,332 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bachs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bachs?
Bachs has 658 residents (2025), ranking 1,684 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bachs?
Bachs covers 9.1 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Bachs growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bachs went from 585 to 658, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Bachs?
Bachs is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.525, longitude 8.439.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Bachs?
In Bachs, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,741 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bachs?
In Bachs, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 46.3% (2026), ranking 161 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bachs?
In Bachs, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bachs?
The nearest to Bachs are Stadel (2.1 km), Neerach (2.9 km), Schöfflisdorf (3.1 km), Oberweningen (3.3 km), Steinmaur (3.5 km).