Maschwanden: population and statistics
Maschwanden has a population of 669 (2025) across 4.7 km², or 143 people per km². It ranks 1,676 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 669 residents
- 4.7 km²
- 143 people/km²
- 405 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Maschwanden ranks No. 154 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Maschwanden, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 52.6% in Maschwanden, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Maschwanden in numbers
Where is Maschwanden?
Population of Maschwanden over time
Maschwanden had 641 residents in 2015 and 669 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 641 |
| 2021 | 641 |
| 2022 | 644 |
| 2023 | 644 |
| 2024 | 677 |
| 2025 | 669 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 657 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mühlau (1,368 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Maschwanden
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 | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,241 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 329 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 95 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,185 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 974 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,585 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 184 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 213 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,521 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 512 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,715 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,584 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 569 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 56 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,644 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,488 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) | 38.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 233 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 179 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,671 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 267.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,298 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,563 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 544 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Maschwanden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 959 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Maschwanden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maschwanden?
Maschwanden has 669 residents (2025), ranking 1,676 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Maschwanden?
Maschwanden covers 4.7 km², with a density of 143 people per km².
Is the population of Maschwanden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Maschwanden went from 641 to 669, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Maschwanden?
Maschwanden is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.236, longitude 8.428.
District heating: what is the figure for Maschwanden?
In Maschwanden, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Maschwanden?
In Maschwanden, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 95 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maschwanden?
In Maschwanden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maschwanden?
The nearest to Maschwanden are Mühlau (2.8 km), Knonau (2.8 km), Mettmenstetten (2.9 km), Rifferswil (2.9 km), Obfelden (3.2 km).