Ellikon an der Thur: population and statistics
Ellikon an der Thur has a population of 1,027 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 209 people per km². It ranks 1,444 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,027 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 209 people/km²
- 392 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Ellikon an der Thur ranks No. 144 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Ellikon an der Thur, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.9% in Ellikon an der Thur, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Ellikon an der Thur in numbers
Where is Ellikon an der Thur?
Population of Ellikon an der Thur over time
Ellikon an der Thur had 885 residents in 2015 and 1,027 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 936 |
| 2021 | 1,040 |
| 2022 | 1,035 |
| 2023 | 1,026 |
| 2024 | 1,024 |
| 2025 | 1,027 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 689 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Uesslingen-Buch, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rickenbach (ZH) (2,895 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Ellikon an der Thur
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 | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,512 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 476 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,547 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 890 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 153 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 300 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 511 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 757 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,679 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 82 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 837 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,372 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 35 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 73 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,474 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 82 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,289 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 448 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,099 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 638 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,038 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 621.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 290 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,466 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 239 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ellikon an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,406 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ellikon an der Thur
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ellikon an der Thur?
Ellikon an der Thur has 1,027 residents (2025), ranking 1,444 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ellikon an der Thur?
Ellikon an der Thur covers 4.9 km², with a density of 209 people per km².
Is the population of Ellikon an der Thur growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ellikon an der Thur went from 885 to 1,027, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Ellikon an der Thur?
Ellikon an der Thur is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.564, longitude 8.826.
District heating: what is the figure for Ellikon an der Thur?
In Ellikon an der Thur, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ellikon an der Thur?
In Ellikon an der Thur, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.9% (2026), ranking 153 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ellikon an der Thur?
In Ellikon an der Thur, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ellikon an der Thur?
The nearest to Ellikon an der Thur are Uesslingen-Buch (2.2 km), Rickenbach (ZH) (2.6 km), Altikon (3.5 km), Warth-Weiningen (3.7 km), Gachnang (3.9 km).