Henggart: population and statistics
Henggart has a population of 2,376 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 784 people per km². It ranks 878 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,376 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 784 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Henggart ranks No. 113 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Henggart, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.0% in Henggart, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Henggart in numbers
Where is Henggart?
Population of Henggart over time
Henggart had 2,249 residents in 2015 and 2,376 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,293 |
| 2021 | 2,304 |
| 2022 | 2,257 |
| 2023 | 2,325 |
| 2024 | 2,343 |
| 2025 | 2,376 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 424 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hettlingen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andelfingen (3,719 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Henggart
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 | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 756 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,039 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,016 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 136 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 24 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 126 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 884 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 838.7 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,354 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,446 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,613 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 121 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,115 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 111 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,091 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,621 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,144 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 681 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,017 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 286.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,220 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,354 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 193 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Henggart | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,344 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Henggart
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Henggart?
Henggart has 2,376 residents (2025), ranking 878 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Henggart?
Henggart covers 3.0 km², with a density of 784 people per km².
Is the population of Henggart growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Henggart went from 2,249 to 2,376, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Henggart?
Henggart is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.565, longitude 8.686.
District heating: what is the figure for Henggart?
In Henggart, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Henggart?
In Henggart, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.0% (2026), ranking 136 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Henggart?
In Henggart, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Henggart?
The nearest to Henggart are Hettlingen (2.6 km), Dägerlen (2.8 km), Dorf (2.9 km), Andelfingen (3.3 km), Kleinandelfingen (3.9 km).