Lufingen: population and statistics
Lufingen has a population of 2,870 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 554 people per km². It ranks 754 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +38.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,870 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 554 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Lufingen ranks No. 107 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 56.0% in Lufingen, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 63.4% in Lufingen, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Lufingen in numbers
Where is Lufingen?
Population of Lufingen over time
Lufingen had 2,072 residents in 2015 and 2,870 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,562 |
| 2021 | 2,616 |
| 2022 | 2,767 |
| 2023 | 2,840 |
| 2024 | 2,840 |
| 2025 | 2,870 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 725 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberembrach, 1.8 km away.
All indicators for Lufingen
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 | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,778 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,212 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 924 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,734 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 56.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 4 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 378 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 63.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 108 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,015 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 653.8 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,338 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,596 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,720 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 131 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,056 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 156 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 890 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,359 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 425 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,248 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,733 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 615 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 966 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lufingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 719 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lufingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lufingen?
Lufingen has 2,870 residents (2025), ranking 754 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lufingen?
Lufingen covers 5.2 km², with a density of 554 people per km².
Is the population of Lufingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lufingen went from 2,072 to 2,870, a change of +38.5%.
Where is Lufingen?
Lufingen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.490, longitude 8.594.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Lufingen?
In Lufingen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 56.0% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Lufingen?
In Lufingen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 63.4% (2026), ranking 1 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lufingen?
In Lufingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lufingen?
The nearest to Lufingen are Oberembrach (1.8 km), Embrach (2.3 km), Winkel (3.0 km), Bachenbülach (4.0 km), Dättlikon (4.7 km).