Bonstetten: population and statistics
Bonstetten has a population of 5,659 (2025) across 7.4 km², or 762 people per km². It ranks 370 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,659 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 762 people/km²
- 545 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bonstetten ranks No. 67 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,351 kWh/inh. in Bonstetten, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 7.0% in Bonstetten, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Bonstetten in numbers
Where is Bonstetten?
Population of Bonstetten over time
Bonstetten had 5,326 residents in 2015 and 5,659 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,610 |
| 2021 | 5,632 |
| 2022 | 5,624 |
| 2023 | 5,678 |
| 2024 | 5,712 |
| 2025 | 5,659 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,041 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Stallikon, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Affoltern am Albis (12,911 residents), 4.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bonstetten
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 | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,257 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,550 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 463 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,724 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 322 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 547 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 144 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 731 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 163 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 671 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 577.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,605 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 851 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,351 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,734 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 278 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 300 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 511 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,413 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,525 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,133 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 759 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,566 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 316 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,297 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bonstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 916 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bonstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonstetten?
Bonstetten has 5,659 residents (2025), ranking 370 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bonstetten?
Bonstetten covers 7.4 km², with a density of 762 people per km².
Is the population of Bonstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bonstetten went from 5,326 to 5,659, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Bonstetten?
Bonstetten is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.316, longitude 8.469.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Bonstetten?
In Bonstetten, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,351 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,734 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bonstetten?
In Bonstetten, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.0% (2026), ranking 1,724 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bonstetten?
In Bonstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bonstetten?
The nearest to Bonstetten are Stallikon (2.1 km), Islisberg (2.4 km), Hedingen (2.4 km), Wettswil am Albis (2.6 km), Aesch (ZH) (3.3 km).