Hausen am Albis: population and statistics
Hausen am Albis has a population of 3,956 (2025) across 13.6 km², or 291 people per km². It ranks 563 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,956 residents
- 13.6 km²
- 291 people/km²
- 612 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hausen am Albis ranks No. 92 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 37.8% in Hausen am Albis, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.2% in Hausen am Albis, compared with an average of 67.3% in Zürich and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Hausen am Albis in numbers
Where is Hausen am Albis?
Population of Hausen am Albis over time
Hausen am Albis had 3,477 residents in 2015 and 3,956 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,801 |
| 2021 | 3,852 |
| 2022 | 3,879 |
| 2023 | 3,974 |
| 2024 | 3,951 |
| 2025 | 3,956 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,905 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kappel am Albis, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Langnau am Albis (8,097 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hausen am Albis
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 | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 896 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,850 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 649 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 705 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 493 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,681 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 37.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 108 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 148 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 156 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 704 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,169 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 872 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 697 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,409 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,305 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 291 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 527 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 253 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 602 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 940 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,680 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 117 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,114 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 766 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 281.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,241 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 307 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,591 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hausen am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,015 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hausen am Albis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hausen am Albis?
Hausen am Albis has 3,956 residents (2025), ranking 563 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hausen am Albis?
Hausen am Albis covers 13.6 km², with a density of 291 people per km².
Is the population of Hausen am Albis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hausen am Albis went from 3,477 to 3,956, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Hausen am Albis?
Hausen am Albis is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.245, longitude 8.534.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Hausen am Albis?
In Hausen am Albis, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 37.8% (2026), ranking 108 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Hausen am Albis?
In Hausen am Albis, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 1,680 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hausen am Albis?
In Hausen am Albis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hausen am Albis?
The nearest to Hausen am Albis are Kappel am Albis (1.9 km), Aeugst am Albis (4.5 km), Oberrieden (4.9 km), Langnau am Albis (5.0 km), Horgen (5.1 km).