Pfungen: population and statistics
Pfungen has a population of 4,170 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 836 people per km². It ranks 536 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,170 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 836 people/km²
- 414 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Pfungen ranks No. 88 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 37.1% in Pfungen, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.0% in Pfungen, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Pfungen in numbers
Where is Pfungen?
Population of Pfungen over time
Pfungen had 3,757 residents in 2015 and 4,170 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,948 |
| 2021 | 3,989 |
| 2022 | 4,053 |
| 2023 | 4,131 |
| 2024 | 4,150 |
| 2025 | 4,170 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 699 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dättlikon, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Embrach (10,415 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Pfungen
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 | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,655 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,866 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 643 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,409 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 151 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 619 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 847 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 37.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 118 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,384 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,479 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 139 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 795 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,099 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 958 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 826 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,101 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,528 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 240 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 638 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 259 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 584 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,019 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 652 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,573 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 590 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 377.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 854 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 663 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 668 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfungen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 455 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfungen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfungen?
Pfungen has 4,170 residents (2025), ranking 536 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pfungen?
Pfungen covers 5.0 km², with a density of 836 people per km².
Is the population of Pfungen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pfungen went from 3,757 to 4,170, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Pfungen?
Pfungen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.516, longitude 8.647.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Pfungen?
In Pfungen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 37.1% (2026), ranking 118 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Pfungen?
In Pfungen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.0% (2026), ranking 151 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfungen?
In Pfungen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfungen?
The nearest to Pfungen are Dättlikon (2.0 km), Neftenbach (2.1 km), Oberembrach (3.8 km), Embrach (4.1 km), Buch am Irchel (4.2 km).