Pfäffikon: population and statistics
Pfäffikon has a population of 12,881 (2025) across 19.5 km², or 660 people per km². It ranks 121 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,881 residents
- 19.5 km²
- 660 people/km²
- 544 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Pfäffikon ranks No. 26 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,170 kWh a year here.
Pfäffikon in numbers
Where is Pfäffikon?
Population of Pfäffikon over time
Pfäffikon had 11,454 residents in 2015 and 12,881 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,174 |
| 2021 | 12,334 |
| 2022 | 12,379 |
| 2023 | 12,509 |
| 2024 | 12,750 |
| 2025 | 12,881 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,732 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Seegräben, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Uster (37,031 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Pfäffikon
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 | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 669 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,166 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 140 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,238 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 390 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 155 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,107 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 512 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 379 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 182 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 828.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,330 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 72.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 174 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,586 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,593 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 877 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 132 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 825 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 163 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 940 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 860 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,767 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 164 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 447.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 618 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 679 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 788 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfäffikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 764 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfäffikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfäffikon?
Pfäffikon has 12,881 residents (2025), ranking 121 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pfäffikon?
Pfäffikon covers 19.5 km², with a density of 660 people per km².
Is the population of Pfäffikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pfäffikon went from 11,454 to 12,881, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Pfäffikon?
Pfäffikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Pfäffikon (district). Latitude 47.367, longitude 8.782.
Establishments: what is the figure for Pfäffikon?
In Pfäffikon, “Establishments” stands at 877 (2024), ranking 132 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Pfäffikon?
In Pfäffikon, “Dwellings” stands at 6,166 (2026), ranking 140 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfäffikon?
In Pfäffikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,170 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfäffikon?
The nearest to Pfäffikon are Seegräben (2.7 km), Fehraltorf (3.0 km), Hittnau (3.2 km), Russikon (3.2 km), Uster (5.1 km).