Geroldswil: population and statistics
Geroldswil has a population of 5,402 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 2,828 people per km². It ranks 393 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,402 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 2,828 people/km²
- 402 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Geroldswil ranks No. 72 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 2.4% in Geroldswil, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 1.2% in Geroldswil, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Geroldswil in numbers
Where is Geroldswil?
Population of Geroldswil over time
Geroldswil had 4,868 residents in 2015 and 5,402 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,046 |
| 2021 | 5,155 |
| 2022 | 5,262 |
| 2023 | 5,261 |
| 2024 | 5,312 |
| 2025 | 5,402 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 268 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oetwil an der Limmat, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dietikon (28,325 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Geroldswil
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 | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,184 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,367 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 508 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,806 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,520 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 937 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 683 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 206 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 666 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 132 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 845 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 473.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,690 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,012 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,734 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,764 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 301 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 508 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 429 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 337 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 459 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) | 28.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 994 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,338 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 416 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 432.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 654 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 523 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Geroldswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 235 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Geroldswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Geroldswil?
Geroldswil has 5,402 residents (2025), ranking 393 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Geroldswil?
Geroldswil covers 1.9 km², with a density of 2,828 people per km².
Is the population of Geroldswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Geroldswil went from 4,868 to 5,402, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Geroldswil?
Geroldswil is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.423, longitude 8.411.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Geroldswil?
In Geroldswil, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.4% (2026), ranking 1,806 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Geroldswil?
In Geroldswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.2% (2026), ranking 1,765 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Geroldswil?
In Geroldswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Geroldswil?
The nearest to Geroldswil are Oetwil an der Limmat (1.5 km), Weiningen (ZH) (1.9 km), Dietikon (2.0 km), Dänikon (2.7 km), Dällikon (2.9 km).