Buch am Irchel: population and statistics
Buch am Irchel has a population of 1,068 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 1,420 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,068 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 529 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Buch am Irchel ranks No. 143 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.4% in Buch am Irchel, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
District heating: 14.6% in Buch am Irchel, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Buch am Irchel in numbers
Where is Buch am Irchel?
Population of Buch am Irchel over time
Buch am Irchel had 966 residents in 2015 and 1,068 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,022 |
| 2021 | 1,026 |
| 2022 | 1,038 |
| 2023 | 1,032 |
| 2024 | 1,066 |
| 2025 | 1,068 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,430 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dättlikon, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Freienstein-Teufen (2,373 residents), 3.4 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 Buch 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 | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,527 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 466 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,560 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 529 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 267 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 94 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,390 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,236 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 227 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 147 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,331 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 681 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,408 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,367 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 605 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 77 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,397 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 206 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,598 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,586 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,454 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,017 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buch am Irchel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,586 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buch am Irchel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buch am Irchel?
Buch am Irchel has 1,068 residents (2025), ranking 1,420 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buch am Irchel?
Buch am Irchel covers 10.2 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Buch am Irchel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buch am Irchel went from 966 to 1,068, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Buch am Irchel?
Buch am Irchel is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.549, longitude 8.622.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Buch am Irchel?
In Buch am Irchel, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.4% (2026), ranking 94 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
District heating: what is the figure for Buch am Irchel?
In Buch am Irchel, “District heating” stands at 14.6% (2026), ranking 147 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buch am Irchel?
In Buch am Irchel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buch am Irchel?
The nearest to Buch am Irchel are Dättlikon (2.5 km), Berg am Irchel (2.6 km), Volken (2.9 km), Flaach (3.2 km), Freienstein-Teufen (3.4 km).