Herrliberg: population and statistics
Herrliberg has a population of 6,802 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 758 people per km². It ranks 296 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,802 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 758 people/km²
- 635 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Herrliberg ranks No. 55 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 88.8% in Herrliberg, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 2.3% in Herrliberg, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Herrliberg in numbers
Where is Herrliberg?
Population of Herrliberg over time
Herrliberg had 6,295 residents in 2015 and 6,802 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,567 |
| 2021 | 6,670 |
| 2022 | 6,749 |
| 2023 | 6,751 |
| 2024 | 6,780 |
| 2025 | 6,802 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,256 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Erlenbach (ZH), 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Meilen (14,952 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Herrliberg
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 | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 552 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,237 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 333 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,285 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 791 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,287 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 729 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 189 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 956 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 201 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 509 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 603.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,582 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 560 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,165 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,658 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 468 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 305 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 699 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 199 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 176 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 567 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,611 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 578 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 236.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,420 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 96 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,630 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Herrliberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 542 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Herrliberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Herrliberg?
Herrliberg has 6,802 residents (2025), ranking 296 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Herrliberg?
Herrliberg covers 9.0 km², with a density of 758 people per km².
Is the population of Herrliberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Herrliberg went from 6,295 to 6,802, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Herrliberg?
Herrliberg is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.297, longitude 8.630.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Herrliberg?
In Herrliberg, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 88.8% (2024), ranking 96 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Herrliberg?
In Herrliberg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 2.3% (2026), ranking 1,677 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Herrliberg?
In Herrliberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Herrliberg?
The nearest to Herrliberg are Erlenbach (ZH) (3.0 km), Meilen (3.1 km), Zumikon (3.9 km), Küsnacht (ZH) (4.3 km), Oberrieden (4.5 km).