Langnau am Albis: population and statistics
Langnau am Albis has a population of 8,097 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 934 people per km². It ranks 242 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,097 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 934 people/km²
- 482 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Langnau am Albis ranks No. 42 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 86.7% in Langnau am Albis, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 88.8% in Langnau am Albis, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Langnau am Albis in numbers
Where is Langnau am Albis?
Population of Langnau am Albis over time
Langnau am Albis had 7,452 residents in 2015 and 8,097 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,902 |
| 2021 | 7,992 |
| 2022 | 8,056 |
| 2023 | 8,157 |
| 2024 | 8,224 |
| 2025 | 8,097 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,214 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalwil (18,835 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Langnau 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 | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 938 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,773 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 284 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,426 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,382 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 857 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 19 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,729 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,484 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 184 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 580 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 379.7 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,741 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 734 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,454 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,782 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 385 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 367 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 372 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 404 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,643 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,582 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,565 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 591 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,584 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 98 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,545 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Langnau am Albis | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 235 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Langnau am Albis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langnau am Albis?
Langnau am Albis has 8,097 residents (2025), ranking 242 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Langnau am Albis?
Langnau am Albis covers 8.7 km², with a density of 934 people per km².
Is the population of Langnau am Albis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Langnau am Albis went from 7,452 to 8,097, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Langnau am Albis?
Langnau am Albis is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.289, longitude 8.541.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Langnau am Albis?
In Langnau am Albis, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 86.7% (2026), ranking 19 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Langnau am Albis?
In Langnau am Albis, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 88.8% (2024), ranking 98 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langnau am Albis?
In Langnau am Albis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langnau am Albis?
The nearest to Langnau am Albis are Thalwil (1.9 km), Rüschlikon (2.3 km), Adliswil (2.8 km), Oberrieden (3.1 km), Kilchberg (ZH) (4.0 km).