Kappel am Albis: population and statistics
Kappel am Albis has a population of 1,375 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 1,241 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,375 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 175 people/km²
- 575 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Kappel am Albis ranks No. 135 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 48.9% in Kappel am Albis, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.2% in Kappel am Albis, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Kappel am Albis in numbers
Where is Kappel am Albis?
Population of Kappel am Albis over time
Kappel am Albis had 1,033 residents in 2015 and 1,375 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,245 |
| 2021 | 1,290 |
| 2022 | 1,321 |
| 2023 | 1,323 |
| 2024 | 1,382 |
| 2025 | 1,375 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,102 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hausen am Albis (3,956 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Kappel am Albis
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 | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,698 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 625 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,349 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 223 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 800 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,747 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 361 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 696 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,606 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 428 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,376 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,156 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 942 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 90 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,234 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 881 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,629 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 207 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 375 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,316 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,280 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,006 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,022 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kappel am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,099 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kappel am Albis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kappel am Albis?
Kappel am Albis has 1,375 residents (2025), ranking 1,241 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kappel am Albis?
Kappel am Albis covers 7.9 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Kappel am Albis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kappel am Albis went from 1,033 to 1,375, a change of +33.1%.
Where is Kappel am Albis?
Kappel am Albis is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.229, longitude 8.527.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Kappel am Albis?
In Kappel am Albis, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 48.9% (2026), ranking 20 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Kappel am Albis?
In Kappel am Albis, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 1,698 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kappel am Albis?
In Kappel am Albis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kappel am Albis?
The nearest to Kappel am Albis are Hausen am Albis (1.9 km), Baar (3.7 km), Neuheim (4.5 km), Rifferswil (4.6 km), Steinhausen (4.7 km).