Gossau (ZH): population and statistics
Gossau (ZH) has a population of 10,621 (2025) across 18.3 km², or 582 people per km². It ranks 167 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,621 residents
- 18.3 km²
- 582 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Gossau (ZH) ranks No. 32 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Gossau (ZH) in numbers
Where is Gossau (ZH)?
Population of Gossau (ZH) over time
Gossau (ZH) had 9,758 residents in 2015 and 10,621 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,282 |
| 2021 | 10,248 |
| 2022 | 10,336 |
| 2023 | 10,569 |
| 2024 | 10,605 |
| 2025 | 10,621 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,557 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mönchaltorf, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wetzikon (ZH) (27,317 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Gossau (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 | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 783 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,994 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 192 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,336 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.5% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 758 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 925 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 244 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,139 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 430 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 118 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 793.7 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,377 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 61.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 226 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,805 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,562 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 620 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 220 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 587 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 248 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,332 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,150 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 618 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,515 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 391 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 236.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,420 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 654 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 870 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gossau (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,073 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gossau (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gossau (ZH)?
Gossau (ZH) has 10,621 residents (2025), ranking 167 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gossau (ZH)?
Gossau (ZH) covers 18.3 km², with a density of 582 people per km².
Is the population of Gossau (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gossau (ZH) went from 9,758 to 10,621, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Gossau (ZH)?
Gossau (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.308, longitude 8.757.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gossau (ZH)?
In Gossau (ZH), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 430 (2026), ranking 118 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Gossau (ZH)?
In Gossau (ZH), “Dwellings” stands at 4,994 (2026), ranking 192 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gossau (ZH)?
In Gossau (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gossau (ZH)?
The nearest to Gossau (ZH) are Mönchaltorf (2.6 km), Grüningen (2.7 km), Wetzikon (ZH) (3.1 km), Seegräben (4.1 km), Oetwil am See (4.9 km).