Eglisau: population and statistics
Eglisau has a population of 5,794 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 640 people per km². It ranks 361 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,794 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 640 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Eglisau ranks No. 62 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 49.6% in Eglisau, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 5,504 kWh/inh. in Eglisau, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Eglisau in numbers
Where is Eglisau?
Population of Eglisau over time
Eglisau had 5,025 residents in 2015 and 5,794 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,491 |
| 2021 | 5,506 |
| 2022 | 5,520 |
| 2023 | 5,667 |
| 2024 | 5,750 |
| 2025 | 5,794 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Buchberg, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bülach (24,590 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eglisau
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 | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,596 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 452 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,102 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 49.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,020 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 580 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 985 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 204 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 499 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 834.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,324 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 632 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,504 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,603 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 471 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 323 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 466 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,315 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,557 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,369 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 655 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 236.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,425 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 467 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,150 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eglisau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 562 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eglisau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eglisau?
Eglisau has 5,794 residents (2025), ranking 361 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eglisau?
Eglisau covers 9.1 km², with a density of 640 people per km².
Is the population of Eglisau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eglisau went from 5,025 to 5,794, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Eglisau?
Eglisau is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.573, longitude 8.526.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Eglisau?
In Eglisau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 49.6% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Eglisau?
In Eglisau, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 5,504 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,603 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eglisau?
In Eglisau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eglisau?
The nearest to Eglisau are Buchberg (1.9 km), Glattfelden (2.4 km), Rüdlingen (3.1 km), Hüntwangen (3.5 km), Wil (ZH) (3.9 km).