Erlenbach (ZH): population and statistics
Erlenbach (ZH) has a population of 5,679 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 1,965 people per km². It ranks 369 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,679 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 1,965 people/km²
- 419 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Erlenbach (ZH) ranks No. 66 by population.
Wood heating systems: 0.6% in Erlenbach (ZH), compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 93.1% in Erlenbach (ZH), compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Erlenbach (ZH) in numbers
Where is Erlenbach (ZH)?
Population of Erlenbach (ZH) over time
Erlenbach (ZH) had 5,470 residents in 2015 and 5,679 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,606 |
| 2021 | 5,625 |
| 2022 | 5,678 |
| 2023 | 5,542 |
| 2024 | 5,505 |
| 2025 | 5,679 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 405 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Küsnacht (ZH) (15,250 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Erlenbach (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 | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 762 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,769 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 416 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.1% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 911 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,234 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 676 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 37.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,799 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,456 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 160 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 683 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 482.6 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,682 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 780 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,689 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,713 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 514 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 269 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 655 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 214 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 115 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 466 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,866 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 501 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 328.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,037 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 93.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 35 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,716 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Erlenbach (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 522 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Erlenbach (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Erlenbach (ZH)?
Erlenbach (ZH) has 5,679 residents (2025), ranking 369 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Erlenbach (ZH)?
Erlenbach (ZH) covers 2.9 km², with a density of 1,965 people per km².
Is the population of Erlenbach (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Erlenbach (ZH) went from 5,470 to 5,679, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Erlenbach (ZH)?
Erlenbach (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.304, longitude 8.592.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Erlenbach (ZH)?
In Erlenbach (ZH), “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 1,799 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Erlenbach (ZH)?
In Erlenbach (ZH), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 93.1% (2024), ranking 35 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Erlenbach (ZH)?
In Erlenbach (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Erlenbach (ZH)?
The nearest to Erlenbach (ZH) are Küsnacht (ZH) (1.7 km), Thalwil (2.3 km), Rüschlikon (2.9 km), Herrliberg (3.0 km), Oberrieden (3.2 km).