Bauma: population and statistics
Bauma has a population of 5,109 (2025) across 29.5 km², or 173 people per km². It ranks 426 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,109 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 173 people/km²
- 640 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bauma ranks No. 81 by population.
Wood heating systems: 30.7% in Bauma, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Bauma in numbers
Where is Bauma?
Population of Bauma over time
Bauma had 4,842 residents in 2015 and 5,109 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,881 |
| 2021 | 4,884 |
| 2022 | 4,924 |
| 2023 | 5,060 |
| 2024 | 5,112 |
| 2025 | 5,109 |
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All indicators for Bauma
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 | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 777 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,535 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 467 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 302 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 394 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,377 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 587 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 241 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 228 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 432 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 811.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 470 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,757 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,235 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 411 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 345 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 357 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 424 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 713 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,395 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 335 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,997 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 470 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 390.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 803 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 729 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 871 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bauma | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 998 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bauma
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bauma?
Bauma has 5,109 residents (2025), ranking 426 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bauma?
Bauma covers 29.5 km², with a density of 173 people per km².
Is the population of Bauma growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bauma went from 4,842 to 5,109, a change of +5.5%.
Where is Bauma?
Bauma is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Pfäffikon (district). Latitude 47.368, longitude 8.878.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Bauma?
In Bauma, “Wood heating systems” stands at 30.7% (2026), ranking 241 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bauma?
In Bauma, “Establishments” stands at 411 (2024), ranking 345 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bauma?
In Bauma, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bauma?
The nearest to Bauma are Bäretswil (3.8 km), Hittnau (4.1 km), Fischenthal (5.2 km), Wila (6.0 km), Pfäffikon (7.2 km).