Bubikon: population and statistics
Bubikon has a population of 7,690 (2025) across 11.6 km², or 662 people per km². It ranks 254 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,690 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 662 people/km²
- 521 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Bubikon ranks No. 47 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 36.9% in Bubikon, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Bubikon in numbers
Where is Bubikon?
Population of Bubikon over time
Bubikon had 7,019 residents in 2015 and 7,690 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,371 |
| 2021 | 7,393 |
| 2022 | 7,496 |
| 2023 | 7,614 |
| 2024 | 7,661 |
| 2025 | 7,690 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,626 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dürnten, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rüti (ZH) (13,144 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bubikon
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 | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 736 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,475 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 314 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,388 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 263 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 656 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,001 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 120 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,287 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 336 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 226 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,168 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 56.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 263 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,343 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,318 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 614 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 222 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 568 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 600 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 446 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,079 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 235 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 530.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 429 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,073 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 318 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bubikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,343 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bubikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bubikon?
Bubikon has 7,690 residents (2025), ranking 254 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bubikon?
Bubikon covers 11.6 km², with a density of 662 people per km².
Is the population of Bubikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bubikon went from 7,019 to 7,690, a change of +9.6%.
Where is Bubikon?
Bubikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.269, longitude 8.820.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Bubikon?
In Bubikon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 36.9% (2026), ranking 120 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bubikon?
In Bubikon, “Establishments” stands at 614 (2024), ranking 222 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bubikon?
In Bubikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bubikon?
The nearest to Bubikon are Dürnten (2.0 km), Rüti (ZH) (2.8 km), Hombrechtikon (4.2 km), Hinwil (4.2 km), Rapperswil-Jona (4.6 km).