Brütten: population and statistics
Brütten has a population of 2,277 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 345 people per km². It ranks 899 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,277 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 345 people/km²
- 619 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Brütten ranks No. 116 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 184.0 in Brütten, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 10.8% in Brütten, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Brütten in numbers
Where is Brütten?
Population of Brütten over time
Brütten had 2,016 residents in 2015 and 2,277 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,063 |
| 2021 | 2,097 |
| 2022 | 2,161 |
| 2023 | 2,186 |
| 2024 | 2,247 |
| 2025 | 2,277 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 924 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lindau (5,896 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brütten
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 | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 827 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,056 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,002 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 798 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 541 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 383 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,206 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,058 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,014 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,159 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,369 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,315 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,010 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 155 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 899 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 785 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 419 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,257 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,614 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 630 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,485 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brütten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,487 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brütten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brütten?
Brütten has 2,277 residents (2025), ranking 899 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brütten?
Brütten covers 6.6 km², with a density of 345 people per km².
Is the population of Brütten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brütten went from 2,016 to 2,277, a change of +12.9%.
Where is Brütten?
Brütten is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.473, longitude 8.674.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brütten?
In Brütten, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 184.0 (2024), ranking 1,614 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Brütten?
In Brütten, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 10.8% (2025), ranking 1,487 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brütten?
In Brütten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brütten?
The nearest to Brütten are Lindau (3.3 km), Nürensdorf (3.5 km), Oberembrach (4.5 km), Bassersdorf (4.8 km), Winterthur (4.9 km).