Mettmenstetten: population and statistics
Mettmenstetten has a population of 5,841 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 446 people per km². It ranks 356 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,841 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 446 people/km²
- 475 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Mettmenstetten ranks No. 61 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 56.9% in Mettmenstetten, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.6% in Mettmenstetten, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Mettmenstetten in numbers
Where is Mettmenstetten?
Population of Mettmenstetten over time
Mettmenstetten had 4,669 residents in 2015 and 5,841 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,380 |
| 2021 | 5,570 |
| 2022 | 5,635 |
| 2023 | 5,707 |
| 2024 | 5,763 |
| 2025 | 5,841 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,836 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rifferswil, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Affoltern am Albis (12,911 residents), 4.2 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 Mettmenstetten
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 | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,267 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,569 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 458 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,100 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 134 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 785 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 56.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 6 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 817 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 882 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 264 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 340 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,236 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 790 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 473 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,773 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,424 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 351 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 415 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 303 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 507 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 904 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,766 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 531 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,158 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 898 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 741 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mettmenstetten | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,044 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mettmenstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mettmenstetten?
Mettmenstetten has 5,841 residents (2025), ranking 356 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mettmenstetten?
Mettmenstetten covers 13.1 km², with a density of 446 people per km².
Is the population of Mettmenstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mettmenstetten went from 4,669 to 5,841, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Mettmenstetten?
Mettmenstetten is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.245, longitude 8.464.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Mettmenstetten?
In Mettmenstetten, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 56.9% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Mettmenstetten?
In Mettmenstetten, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.6% (2026), ranking 134 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mettmenstetten?
In Mettmenstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mettmenstetten?
The nearest to Mettmenstetten are Rifferswil (1.3 km), Knonau (2.2 km), Maschwanden (2.9 km), Aeugst am Albis (3.0 km), Obfelden (3.7 km).