Kilchberg (ZH): population and statistics
Kilchberg (ZH) has a population of 9,576 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 3,712 people per km². It ranks 197 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,576 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 3,712 people/km²
- 413 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Kilchberg (ZH) ranks No. 37 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 90.2% in Kilchberg (ZH), compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 44.5% in Kilchberg (ZH), compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,127 kWh a year here.
Kilchberg (ZH) in numbers
Where is Kilchberg (ZH)?
Population of Kilchberg (ZH) over time
Kilchberg (ZH) had 8,098 residents in 2015 and 9,576 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,207 |
| 2021 | 9,302 |
| 2022 | 9,303 |
| 2023 | 9,438 |
| 2024 | 9,483 |
| 2025 | 9,576 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 361 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rüschlikon, 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Kilchberg (ZH)
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 | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,480 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,770 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 211 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 958 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 880 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,714 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 90.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 3 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 251.6 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,777 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 646 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,242 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,789 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 653 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 205 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 898 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 144 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 246 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,078 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 236 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 425.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 684 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 669 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 622 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kilchberg (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 166 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kilchberg (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kilchberg (ZH)?
Kilchberg (ZH) has 9,576 residents (2025), ranking 197 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kilchberg (ZH)?
Kilchberg (ZH) covers 2.6 km², with a density of 3,712 people per km².
Is the population of Kilchberg (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kilchberg (ZH) went from 8,098 to 9,576, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Kilchberg (ZH)?
Kilchberg (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.325, longitude 8.549.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Kilchberg (ZH)?
In Kilchberg (ZH), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 90.2% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Kilchberg (ZH)?
In Kilchberg (ZH), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 44.5% (2026), ranking 1,714 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kilchberg (ZH)?
In Kilchberg (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,127 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kilchberg (ZH)?
The nearest to Kilchberg (ZH) are Rüschlikon (1.9 km), Adliswil (2.3 km), Küsnacht (ZH) (2.6 km), Zollikon (2.9 km), Thalwil (3.5 km).