Benken (ZH): population and statistics
Benken (ZH) has a population of 894 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 1,529 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 894 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 425 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Benken (ZH) ranks No. 148 by population.
District heating: 19.3% in Benken (ZH), compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 35.2% in Benken (ZH), compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Benken (ZH) in numbers
Where is Benken (ZH)?
Population of Benken (ZH) over time
Benken (ZH) had 860 residents in 2015 and 894 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 856 |
| 2021 | 852 |
| 2022 | 847 |
| 2023 | 853 |
| 2024 | 883 |
| 2025 | 894 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 793 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laufen-Uhwiesen (1,848 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Benken (ZH)
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 | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,357 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 439 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,593 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 264 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,077 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 776 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,522 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 772 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 79 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 37 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 614.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,571 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,481 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,237 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 494 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 53 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,554 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) | 71.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 396 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,310 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 347 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,356 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 388.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 810 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,688 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,502 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Benken (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,234 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Benken (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Benken (ZH)?
Benken (ZH) has 894 residents (2025), ranking 1,529 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Benken (ZH)?
Benken (ZH) covers 5.7 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Benken (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Benken (ZH) went from 860 to 894, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Benken (ZH)?
Benken (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.654, longitude 8.654.
District heating: what is the figure for Benken (ZH)?
In Benken (ZH), “District heating” stands at 19.3% (2026), ranking 79 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Benken (ZH)?
In Benken (ZH), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.2% (2024), ranking 1,688 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Benken (ZH)?
In Benken (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Benken (ZH)?
The nearest to Benken (ZH) are Laufen-Uhwiesen (2.3 km), Dachsen (2.9 km), Marthalen (3.1 km), Trüllikon (3.4 km), Schlatt (TG) (3.5 km).