Hedingen: population and statistics
Hedingen has a population of 3,983 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 604 people per km². It ranks 555 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,983 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 604 people/km²
- 506 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hedingen ranks No. 89 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 44.2% in Hedingen, compared with an average of 16.2% in Zürich and 22.0% nationally.
District heating: 9.6% in Hedingen, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Hedingen in numbers
Where is Hedingen?
Population of Hedingen over time
Hedingen had 3,660 residents in 2015 and 3,983 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,795 |
| 2021 | 3,780 |
| 2022 | 3,871 |
| 2023 | 3,963 |
| 2024 | 4,002 |
| 2025 | 3,983 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 923 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Affoltern am Albis (12,911 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hedingen
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 | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,295 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,814 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 665 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,426 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 362 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 384 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,022 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 482 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 979 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 248 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 227 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 435 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,204 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 825 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 905 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,807 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,560 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 197 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 776 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 206 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 721 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,469 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 996 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 652 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,304 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 676 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 327.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,042 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,241 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 208 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hedingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 801 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hedingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hedingen?
Hedingen has 3,983 residents (2025), ranking 555 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hedingen?
Hedingen covers 6.6 km², with a density of 604 people per km².
Is the population of Hedingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hedingen went from 3,660 to 3,983, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Hedingen?
Hedingen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.299, longitude 8.449.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Hedingen?
In Hedingen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 44.2% (2024), ranking 208 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
District heating: what is the figure for Hedingen?
In Hedingen, “District heating” stands at 9.6% (2026), ranking 248 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hedingen?
In Hedingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hedingen?
The nearest to Hedingen are Affoltern am Albis (1.9 km), Bonstetten (2.4 km), Islisberg (2.8 km), Arni (AG) (3.1 km), Ottenbach (3.9 km).