Birmensdorf (ZH): population and statistics
Birmensdorf (ZH) has a population of 7,587 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 667 people per km². It ranks 261 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,587 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 667 people/km²
- 466 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Birmensdorf (ZH) ranks No. 48 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.5% in Birmensdorf (ZH), compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,897 kWh/inh. in Birmensdorf (ZH), compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Birmensdorf (ZH) in numbers
Where is Birmensdorf (ZH)?
Population of Birmensdorf (ZH) over time
Birmensdorf (ZH) had 6,254 residents in 2015 and 7,587 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,909 |
| 2021 | 6,955 |
| 2022 | 7,057 |
| 2023 | 7,263 |
| 2024 | 7,380 |
| 2025 | 7,587 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,594 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aesch (ZH), 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schlieren (20,474 residents), 5.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Birmensdorf (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 | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,237 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,612 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 298 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,670 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 673 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,366 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 275 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,014 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,144 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,264 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 203 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 951.5 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 526 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,897 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,688 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 429 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 327 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 499 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 291 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 869 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 990 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 749 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,693 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 363 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 354.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 936 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 295 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,260 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birmensdorf (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 444 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birmensdorf (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birmensdorf (ZH)?
Birmensdorf (ZH) has 7,587 residents (2025), ranking 261 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birmensdorf (ZH)?
Birmensdorf (ZH) covers 11.4 km², with a density of 667 people per km².
Is the population of Birmensdorf (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birmensdorf (ZH) went from 6,254 to 7,587, a change of +21.3%.
Where is Birmensdorf (ZH)?
Birmensdorf (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.354, longitude 8.438.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Birmensdorf (ZH)?
In Birmensdorf (ZH), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.5% (2026), ranking 1,670 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Birmensdorf (ZH)?
In Birmensdorf (ZH), “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,897 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,688 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birmensdorf (ZH)?
In Birmensdorf (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birmensdorf (ZH)?
The nearest to Birmensdorf (ZH) are Aesch (ZH) (1.9 km), Uitikon (2.3 km), Wettswil am Albis (3.3 km), Islisberg (3.5 km), Urdorf (3.7 km).