Hinwil: population and statistics
Hinwil has a population of 11,949 (2025) across 22.3 km², or 536 people per km². It ranks 136 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,949 residents
- 22.3 km²
- 536 people/km²
- 579 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hinwil ranks No. 28 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,184 kWh a year here.
Hinwil in numbers
Where is Hinwil?
Population of Hinwil over time
Hinwil had 10,848 residents in 2015 and 11,949 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,354 |
| 2021 | 11,624 |
| 2022 | 11,576 |
| 2023 | 11,832 |
| 2024 | 11,961 |
| 2025 | 11,949 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,120 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dürnten, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wetzikon (ZH) (27,317 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Hinwil
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 | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 757 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,737 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 156 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 923 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,044 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 215 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 958 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 462 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 414 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 135 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,252 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 775 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 114.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 61 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,548 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 873 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 886 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 129 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 824 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 164 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 750 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 587 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,763 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 116 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 649.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 250 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 834 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 545 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hinwil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 827 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hinwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinwil?
Hinwil has 11,949 residents (2025), ranking 136 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hinwil?
Hinwil covers 22.3 km², with a density of 536 people per km².
Is the population of Hinwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hinwil went from 10,848 to 11,949, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Hinwil?
Hinwil is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.303, longitude 8.844.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Hinwil?
In Hinwil, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 114.1 GWh/year (2026), ranking 61 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hinwil?
In Hinwil, “Jobs” stands at 7,763 (2024), ranking 116 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hinwil?
In Hinwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,184 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hinwil?
The nearest to Hinwil are Dürnten (2.7 km), Bäretswil (3.9 km), Bubikon (4.2 km), Wetzikon (ZH) (4.3 km), Rüti (ZH) (4.7 km).