Buchs (ZH): population and statistics
Buchs (ZH) has a population of 6,814 (2025) across 5.8 km², or 1,167 people per km². It ranks 295 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,814 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 1,167 people/km²
- 444 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Buchs (ZH) ranks No. 54 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.3% in Buchs (ZH), compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 80.4% in Buchs (ZH), compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Buchs (ZH) in numbers
Where is Buchs (ZH)?
Population of Buchs (ZH) over time
Buchs (ZH) had 6,294 residents in 2015 and 6,814 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,555 |
| 2021 | 6,602 |
| 2022 | 6,628 |
| 2023 | 6,664 |
| 2024 | 6,808 |
| 2025 | 6,814 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 818 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dällikon, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Regensdorf (20,701 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Buchs (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 | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,095 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 353 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,787 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 198 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 87 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,373 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 121 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 916 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 855.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,297 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 354 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,058 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,372 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 322 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 459 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 393 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 382 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,781 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 352 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 408.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 743 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 274 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,519 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchs (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 369 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchs (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchs (ZH)?
Buchs (ZH) has 6,814 residents (2025), ranking 295 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buchs (ZH)?
Buchs (ZH) covers 5.8 km², with a density of 1,167 people per km².
Is the population of Buchs (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buchs (ZH) went from 6,294 to 6,814, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Buchs (ZH)?
Buchs (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.459, longitude 8.438.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Buchs (ZH)?
In Buchs (ZH), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.3% (2026), ranking 1,787 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Buchs (ZH)?
In Buchs (ZH), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 80.4% (2026), ranking 87 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchs (ZH)?
In Buchs (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchs (ZH)?
The nearest to Buchs (ZH) are Dällikon (2.0 km), Dänikon (2.7 km), Regensberg (2.8 km), Boppelsen (2.9 km), Dielsdorf (3.0 km).