Bäretswil: population and statistics
Bäretswil has a population of 5,137 (2025) across 22.2 km², or 232 people per km². It ranks 422 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,137 residents
- 22.2 km²
- 232 people/km²
- 710 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bäretswil ranks No. 79 by population.
Wood heating systems: 29.1% in Bäretswil, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Bäretswil in numbers
Where is Bäretswil?
Population of Bäretswil over time
Bäretswil had 4,974 residents in 2015 and 5,137 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,052 |
| 2021 | 5,010 |
| 2022 | 5,098 |
| 2023 | 5,142 |
| 2024 | 5,148 |
| 2025 | 5,137 |
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All indicators for Bäretswil
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 | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 545 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,430 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 490 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 479 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 980 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 838 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,057 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 276 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 221 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 454 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,008 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,087 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 452 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,933 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,183 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 370 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 388 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 343 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 440 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 832 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) | 32.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 589 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,723 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 540 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 335.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,007 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 789 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 820 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bäretswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,418 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bäretswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bäretswil?
Bäretswil has 5,137 residents (2025), ranking 422 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bäretswil?
Bäretswil covers 22.2 km², with a density of 232 people per km².
Is the population of Bäretswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bäretswil went from 4,974 to 5,137, a change of +3.3%.
Where is Bäretswil?
Bäretswil is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.337, longitude 8.857.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Bäretswil?
In Bäretswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 29.1% (2026), ranking 276 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bäretswil?
In Bäretswil, “Establishments” stands at 370 (2024), ranking 388 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bäretswil?
In Bäretswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bäretswil?
The nearest to Bäretswil are Bauma (3.8 km), Hinwil (3.9 km), Hittnau (4.5 km), Fischenthal (4.8 km), Wetzikon (ZH) (5.2 km).