Marthalen: population and statistics
Marthalen has a population of 2,027 (2025) across 14.1 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 966 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,027 residents
- 14.1 km²
- 144 people/km²
- 396 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Marthalen ranks No. 119 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,929 kW in Marthalen, compared with an average of 571.3 kW in Zürich and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 624.6 in Marthalen, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Marthalen in numbers
Where is Marthalen?
Population of Marthalen over time
Marthalen had 1,956 residents in 2015 and 2,027 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,933 |
| 2021 | 1,927 |
| 2022 | 1,950 |
| 2023 | 1,953 |
| 2024 | 1,990 |
| 2025 | 2,027 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,979 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Benken (ZH), 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andelfingen (3,719 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Marthalen
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 | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 542 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 958 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,072 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,335 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 507 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,419 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 297 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 386 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,929 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 251 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 722 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,996 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 333 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 218 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 711 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 170 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 835 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 374 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 839 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,266 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 704 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 624.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 280 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 705 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 989 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Marthalen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,362 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Marthalen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marthalen?
Marthalen has 2,027 residents (2025), ranking 966 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Marthalen?
Marthalen covers 14.1 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Marthalen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marthalen went from 1,956 to 2,027, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Marthalen?
Marthalen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.627, longitude 8.651.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marthalen?
In Marthalen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,929 kW (2026), ranking 251 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marthalen?
In Marthalen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 624.6 (2024), ranking 280 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marthalen?
In Marthalen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marthalen?
The nearest to Marthalen are Benken (ZH) (3.1 km), Trüllikon (3.5 km), Kleinandelfingen (3.8 km), Rheinau (3.9 km), Andelfingen (4.1 km).