Hittnau: population and statistics
Hittnau has a population of 3,974 (2025) across 12.9 km², or 307 people per km². It ranks 561 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,974 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 307 people/km²
- 646 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hittnau ranks No. 90 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 43.9% in Hittnau, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 9.4% in Hittnau, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Hittnau in numbers
Where is Hittnau?
Population of Hittnau over time
Hittnau had 3,614 residents in 2015 and 3,974 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,733 |
| 2021 | 3,772 |
| 2022 | 3,756 |
| 2023 | 3,912 |
| 2024 | 3,970 |
| 2025 | 3,974 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,814 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfäffikon (12,881 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hittnau
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 | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,802 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 666 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 782 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 471 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 542 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,542 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 43.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 46 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 666 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,062 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 193 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 548 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,106 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 942 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 737 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,008 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,382 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 252 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 614 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 257 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 590 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 913 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 913 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 869 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,449 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 954 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 573 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hittnau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,569 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hittnau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hittnau?
Hittnau has 3,974 residents (2025), ranking 561 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hittnau?
Hittnau covers 12.9 km², with a density of 307 people per km².
Is the population of Hittnau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hittnau went from 3,614 to 3,974, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Hittnau?
Hittnau is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Pfäffikon (district). Latitude 47.370, longitude 8.824.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Hittnau?
In Hittnau, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 43.9% (2026), ranking 46 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hittnau?
In Hittnau, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 9.4% (2025), ranking 1,569 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hittnau?
In Hittnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hittnau?
The nearest to Hittnau are Pfäffikon (3.2 km), Bauma (4.1 km), Bäretswil (4.5 km), Russikon (4.5 km), Seegräben (4.9 km).