Hagenbuch: population and statistics
Hagenbuch has a population of 1,168 (2025) across 8.1 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 1,348 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,168 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 534 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hagenbuch ranks No. 139 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.4 in Hagenbuch, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 14.3% in Hagenbuch, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Hagenbuch in numbers
Where is Hagenbuch?
Population of Hagenbuch over time
Hagenbuch had 1,104 residents in 2015 and 1,168 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,095 |
| 2021 | 1,123 |
| 2022 | 1,148 |
| 2023 | 1,163 |
| 2024 | 1,168 |
| 2025 | 1,168 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,139 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gachnang (4,778 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hagenbuch
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 | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,374 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 530 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,461 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 723 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,550 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 287 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,493 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 29.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 262 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 817 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 72 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,334 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,273 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 750 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,453 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,726 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 837 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 63 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,459 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,377 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 400 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 199 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,621 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 170.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,661 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,342 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 932 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hagenbuch | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,395 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hagenbuch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hagenbuch?
Hagenbuch has 1,168 residents (2025), ranking 1,348 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hagenbuch?
Hagenbuch covers 8.1 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Hagenbuch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hagenbuch went from 1,104 to 1,168, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Hagenbuch?
Hagenbuch is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.523, longitude 8.888.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hagenbuch?
In Hagenbuch, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.4 (2024), ranking 1,661 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Hagenbuch?
In Hagenbuch, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 14.3% (2026), ranking 1,550 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hagenbuch?
In Hagenbuch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hagenbuch?
The nearest to Hagenbuch are Gachnang (3.1 km), Aadorf (3.3 km), Matzingen (3.3 km), Frauenfeld (3.8 km), Elgg (3.9 km).