Hombrechtikon: population and statistics
Hombrechtikon has a population of 9,252 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 760 people per km². It ranks 214 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,252 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 760 people/km²
- 498 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Hombrechtikon ranks No. 38 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,172 kWh a year here.
Hombrechtikon in numbers
Where is Hombrechtikon?
Population of Hombrechtikon over time
Hombrechtikon had 8,485 residents in 2015 and 9,252 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,815 |
| 2021 | 8,819 |
| 2022 | 8,964 |
| 2023 | 8,999 |
| 2024 | 9,176 |
| 2025 | 9,252 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stäfa (15,232 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,688 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hombrechtikon
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 | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 430 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,338 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 243 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 859 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 130 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,048 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 420 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 126 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 775.5 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 51.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 315 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,530 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,601 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 631 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 216 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 630 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 227 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 785 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,888 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 342 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,105 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 507 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,144 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hombrechtikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 594 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hombrechtikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hombrechtikon?
Hombrechtikon has 9,252 residents (2025), ranking 214 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hombrechtikon?
Hombrechtikon covers 12.2 km², with a density of 760 people per km².
Is the population of Hombrechtikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hombrechtikon went from 8,485 to 9,252, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Hombrechtikon?
Hombrechtikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.253, longitude 8.770.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Hombrechtikon?
In Hombrechtikon, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 420 (2026), ranking 126 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Hombrechtikon?
In Hombrechtikon, “Establishments” stands at 631 (2024), ranking 216 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hombrechtikon?
In Hombrechtikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,172 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hombrechtikon?
The nearest to Hombrechtikon are Stäfa (3.2 km), Grüningen (3.5 km), Bubikon (4.2 km), Oetwil am See (4.2 km), Rapperswil-Jona (5.4 km).