Berg am Irchel: population and statistics
Berg am Irchel has a population of 595 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 84.3 people per km². It ranks 1,726 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 595 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 84 people/km²
- 405 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Berg am Irchel ranks No. 156 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.0% in Berg am Irchel, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 21.9% in Berg am Irchel, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Berg am Irchel in numbers
Where is Berg am Irchel?
Population of Berg am Irchel over time
Berg am Irchel had 573 residents in 2015 and 595 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 595 |
| 2021 | 591 |
| 2022 | 592 |
| 2023 | 600 |
| 2024 | 589 |
| 2025 | 595 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Flaach (1,572 residents), 1.3 km away.
All indicators for Berg am Irchel
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 | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 113 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 303 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,765 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 123 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.2% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 64 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,737 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 92 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 714 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 76 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,007 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,088 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,729 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,605 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 451 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 37 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,728 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,012 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 389 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 182 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,664 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 305.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,144 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,284 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,380 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Berg am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,543 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berg am Irchel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berg am Irchel?
Berg am Irchel has 595 residents (2025), ranking 1,726 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berg am Irchel?
Berg am Irchel covers 7.1 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Berg am Irchel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berg am Irchel went from 573 to 595, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Berg am Irchel?
Berg am Irchel is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.566, longitude 8.600.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Berg am Irchel?
In Berg am Irchel, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.0% (2026), ranking 64 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Berg am Irchel?
In Berg am Irchel, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 21.9% (2026), ranking 1,737 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berg am Irchel?
In Berg am Irchel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berg am Irchel?
The nearest to Berg am Irchel are Flaach (1.3 km), Volken (2.2 km), Rüdlingen (2.5 km), Buch am Irchel (2.6 km), Buchberg (3.8 km).