Küsnacht (ZH): population and statistics
Küsnacht (ZH) has a population of 15,250 (2025) across 12.4 km², or 1,234 people per km². It ranks 91 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,250 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 1,234 people/km²
- 418 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Küsnacht (ZH) ranks No. 19 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Küsnacht (ZH) in numbers
Where is Küsnacht (ZH)?
Population of Küsnacht (ZH) over time
Küsnacht (ZH) had 13,830 residents in 2015 and 15,250 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,811 |
| 2021 | 14,808 |
| 2022 | 14,833 |
| 2023 | 15,162 |
| 2024 | 15,168 |
| 2025 | 15,250 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,731 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Erlenbach (ZH), 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Horgen (24,641 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Küsnacht (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 | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 470 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,909 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 97 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 940 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,047 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,604 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 110 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,290 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,619 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 633 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 301 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 269 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 450.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 68.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 185 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,500 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,725 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,316 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 75 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,774 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 58 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 110 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 283 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,826 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 140 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 447.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 619 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 125 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,496 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Küsnacht (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 372 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Küsnacht (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Küsnacht (ZH)?
Küsnacht (ZH) has 15,250 residents (2025), ranking 91 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Küsnacht (ZH)?
Küsnacht (ZH) covers 12.4 km², with a density of 1,234 people per km².
Is the population of Küsnacht (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Küsnacht (ZH) went from 13,830 to 15,250, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Küsnacht (ZH)?
Küsnacht (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.318, longitude 8.582.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Küsnacht (ZH)?
In Küsnacht (ZH), “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 1,774 (2026), ranking 58 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Küsnacht (ZH)?
In Küsnacht (ZH), “Dwellings” stands at 7,909 (2026), ranking 97 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Küsnacht (ZH)?
In Küsnacht (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Küsnacht (ZH)?
The nearest to Küsnacht (ZH) are Erlenbach (ZH) (1.7 km), Rüschlikon (2.4 km), Kilchberg (ZH) (2.6 km), Zollikon (2.7 km), Thalwil (2.9 km).