Grüningen: population and statistics
Grüningen has a population of 3,931 (2025) across 8.8 km², or 448 people per km². It ranks 570 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,931 residents
- 8.8 km²
- 448 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Grüningen ranks No. 93 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 33.9% in Grüningen, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 7,019 kWh/inh. in Grüningen, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Grüningen in numbers
Where is Grüningen?
Population of Grüningen over time
Grüningen had 3,371 residents in 2015 and 3,931 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,716 |
| 2021 | 3,826 |
| 2022 | 3,845 |
| 2023 | 3,843 |
| 2024 | 3,886 |
| 2025 | 3,931 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,230 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gossau (ZH) (10,621 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,680 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grüningen
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 | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 935 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,822 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 661 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 382 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 881 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 807 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 173 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 628 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,229 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 798 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 751 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,019 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,380 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 277 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 545 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 247 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 620 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 988 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,807 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 516 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 459.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 578 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 643 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 988 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grüningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,113 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grüningen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grüningen?
Grüningen has 3,931 residents (2025), ranking 570 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grüningen?
Grüningen covers 8.8 km², with a density of 448 people per km².
Is the population of Grüningen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grüningen went from 3,371 to 3,931, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Grüningen?
Grüningen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.284, longitude 8.762.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Grüningen?
In Grüningen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 33.9% (2026), ranking 382 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grüningen?
In Grüningen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 7,019 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,380 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grüningen?
In Grüningen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grüningen?
The nearest to Grüningen are Gossau (ZH) (2.7 km), Oetwil am See (3.5 km), Hombrechtikon (3.5 km), Mönchaltorf (4.3 km), Bubikon (4.7 km).