Neftenbach: population and statistics
Neftenbach has a population of 5,780 (2025) across 15.1 km², or 384 people per km². It ranks 363 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,780 residents
- 15.1 km²
- 384 people/km²
- 417 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Neftenbach ranks No. 64 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 50.3% in Neftenbach, 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.
Neftenbach in numbers
Where is Neftenbach?
Population of Neftenbach over time
Neftenbach had 5,513 residents in 2015 and 5,780 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,756 |
| 2021 | 5,802 |
| 2022 | 5,761 |
| 2023 | 5,763 |
| 2024 | 5,765 |
| 2025 | 5,780 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,111 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Pfungen, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Winterthur (120,741 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Neftenbach
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 | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 958 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,574 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 457 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,189 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 640 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 609 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,404 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 50.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 16 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,394 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 579 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 277 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,150 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 890 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 365 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,175 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,140 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 373 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 382 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 415 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 355 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 649 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,240 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 500 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,729 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 538 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 299.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,166 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,000 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 613 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neftenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,290 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neftenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neftenbach?
Neftenbach has 5,780 residents (2025), ranking 363 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neftenbach?
Neftenbach covers 15.1 km², with a density of 384 people per km².
Is the population of Neftenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neftenbach went from 5,513 to 5,780, a change of +4.8%.
Where is Neftenbach?
Neftenbach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.528, longitude 8.668.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Neftenbach?
In Neftenbach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 50.3% (2026), ranking 16 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Neftenbach?
In Neftenbach, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 415 (2026), ranking 355 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neftenbach?
In Neftenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neftenbach?
The nearest to Neftenbach are Pfungen (2.1 km), Dättlikon (3.2 km), Hettlingen (3.8 km), Buch am Irchel (4.1 km), Henggart (4.3 km).