Fischenthal: population and statistics
Fischenthal has a population of 2,697 (2025) across 30.2 km², or 89.2 people per km². It ranks 795 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,697 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 89 people/km²
- 748 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Fischenthal ranks No. 109 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 24.7% in Fischenthal, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 42.0% in Fischenthal, compared with an average of 27.9% in Zürich and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Fischenthal in numbers
Where is Fischenthal?
Population of Fischenthal over time
Fischenthal had 2,420 residents in 2015 and 2,697 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,501 |
| 2021 | 2,584 |
| 2022 | 2,606 |
| 2023 | 2,625 |
| 2024 | 2,666 |
| 2025 | 2,697 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Elevation”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,235 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bäretswil (5,137 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fischenthal
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 | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,275 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 884 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 734 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 386 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,709 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 274 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 40.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 121 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 969 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,062 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,009 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 938 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,250 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,122 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 697 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 174 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 822 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 921 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,566 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 114 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 771 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 956 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 285.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,226 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,483 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 365 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fischenthal | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,011 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fischenthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fischenthal?
Fischenthal has 2,697 residents (2025), ranking 795 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fischenthal?
Fischenthal covers 30.2 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Fischenthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fischenthal went from 2,420 to 2,697, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Fischenthal?
Fischenthal is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.332, longitude 8.921.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Fischenthal?
In Fischenthal, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 24.7% (2026), ranking 1,709 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Fischenthal?
In Fischenthal, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 42.0% (2026), ranking 114 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fischenthal?
In Fischenthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fischenthal?
The nearest to Fischenthal are Bäretswil (4.8 km), Bauma (5.2 km), Wald (ZH) (6.4 km), Hinwil (6.6 km), Eschenbach (SG) (7.8 km).