Dürnten: population and statistics
Dürnten has a population of 8,030 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 786 people per km². It ranks 244 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,030 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 786 people/km²
- 514 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dürnten ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 39.5% in Dürnten, compared with an average of 27.9% in Zürich and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Dürnten in numbers
Where is Dürnten?
Population of Dürnten over time
Dürnten had 7,421 residents in 2015 and 8,030 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,645 |
| 2021 | 7,686 |
| 2022 | 7,779 |
| 2023 | 7,877 |
| 2024 | 8,048 |
| 2025 | 8,030 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,431 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bubikon, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rüti (ZH) (13,144 residents), 2.2 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 Dürnten
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 | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,014 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,739 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 287 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 912 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 698 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 646 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 373 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 758 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,057 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,502 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 358 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 199 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 813.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,347 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 386 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,643 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,583 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 450 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 314 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 420 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 351 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,444 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,562 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 186 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,971 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 476 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 245.5 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,380 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 273 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,387 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dürnten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 756 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dürnten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dürnten?
Dürnten has 8,030 residents (2025), ranking 244 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dürnten?
Dürnten covers 10.2 km², with a density of 786 people per km².
Is the population of Dürnten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dürnten went from 7,421 to 8,030, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Dürnten?
Dürnten is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.279, longitude 8.843.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Dürnten?
In Dürnten, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 358 (2026), ranking 199 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Dürnten?
In Dürnten, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 39.5% (2026), ranking 186 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dürnten?
In Dürnten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dürnten?
The nearest to Dürnten are Bubikon (2.0 km), Rüti (ZH) (2.2 km), Hinwil (2.7 km), Wald (ZH) (5.4 km), Rapperswil-Jona (5.7 km).