Mönchaltorf: population and statistics
Mönchaltorf has a population of 4,446 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 584 people per km². It ranks 505 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,446 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 584 people/km²
- 446 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Mönchaltorf ranks No. 86 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 11.1% in Mönchaltorf, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 6,237 kWh/inh. in Mönchaltorf, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Mönchaltorf in numbers
Where is Mönchaltorf?
Population of Mönchaltorf over time
Mönchaltorf had 3,677 residents in 2015 and 4,446 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,082 |
| 2021 | 4,119 |
| 2022 | 4,118 |
| 2023 | 4,237 |
| 2024 | 4,310 |
| 2025 | 4,446 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egg (8,757 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mönchaltorf
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 | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 700 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,018 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 597 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.1% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,553 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 698 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 510 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 834 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 208 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 487 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,126 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 914 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 745 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,237 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,504 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 268 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 569 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 270 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,083 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 465 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,328 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 666 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 298.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,167 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 740 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 668 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mönchaltorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 848 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mönchaltorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mönchaltorf?
Mönchaltorf has 4,446 residents (2025), ranking 505 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mönchaltorf?
Mönchaltorf covers 7.6 km², with a density of 584 people per km².
Is the population of Mönchaltorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mönchaltorf went from 3,677 to 4,446, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Mönchaltorf?
Mönchaltorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Uster (district). Latitude 47.311, longitude 8.722.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Mönchaltorf?
In Mönchaltorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 11.1% (2026), ranking 1,553 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mönchaltorf?
In Mönchaltorf, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 6,237 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,504 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mönchaltorf?
In Mönchaltorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mönchaltorf?
The nearest to Mönchaltorf are Egg (2.6 km), Gossau (ZH) (2.6 km), Uster (4.2 km), Grüningen (4.3 km), Oetwil am See (4.5 km).