Freienstein-Teufen: population and statistics
Freienstein-Teufen has a population of 2,373 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 282 people per km². It ranks 879 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,373 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 282 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Freienstein-Teufen ranks No. 114 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 6,203 kWh/inh. in Freienstein-Teufen, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 24.2% in Freienstein-Teufen, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Freienstein-Teufen in numbers
Where is Freienstein-Teufen?
Population of Freienstein-Teufen over time
Freienstein-Teufen had 2,305 residents in 2015 and 2,373 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,397 |
| 2021 | 2,397 |
| 2022 | 2,394 |
| 2023 | 2,379 |
| 2024 | 2,372 |
| 2025 | 2,373 |
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All indicators for Freienstein-Teufen
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 | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 368 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,142 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 958 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.1% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 701 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,117 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 621 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 855 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 652 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 872 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 108 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,015 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 710.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,463 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,253 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,203 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,511 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 856 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 136 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 974 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 852 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 618 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 701 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,007 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 295.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,182 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 883 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 856 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Freienstein-Teufen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 995 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Freienstein-Teufen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Freienstein-Teufen?
Freienstein-Teufen has 2,373 residents (2025), ranking 879 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Freienstein-Teufen?
Freienstein-Teufen covers 8.4 km², with a density of 282 people per km².
Is the population of Freienstein-Teufen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Freienstein-Teufen went from 2,305 to 2,373, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Freienstein-Teufen?
Freienstein-Teufen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.532, longitude 8.585.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Freienstein-Teufen?
In Freienstein-Teufen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 6,203 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,511 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Freienstein-Teufen?
In Freienstein-Teufen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 24.2% (2025), ranking 368 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Freienstein-Teufen?
In Freienstein-Teufen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Freienstein-Teufen?
The nearest to Freienstein-Teufen are Rorbas (1.2 km), Embrach (2.5 km), Dättlikon (3.1 km), Buch am Irchel (3.4 km), Bülach (3.5 km).