Richterswil: population and statistics
Richterswil has a population of 14,545 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 1,932 people per km². It ranks 100 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,545 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 1,932 people/km²
- 414 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Richterswil ranks No. 22 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,732 kWh/inh. in Richterswil, 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 1,139 kWh a year here.
Richterswil in numbers
Where is Richterswil?
Population of Richterswil over time
Richterswil had 13,198 residents in 2015 and 14,545 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,670 |
| 2021 | 13,819 |
| 2022 | 13,987 |
| 2023 | 14,209 |
| 2024 | 14,378 |
| 2025 | 14,545 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,055 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wollerau, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wädenswil (26,012 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Richterswil
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 | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 856 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,855 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 121 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,279 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 450 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 435 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 354 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 203 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 682.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,493 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 279 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,732 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,765 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 834 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 143 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 882 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 149 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.6 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,087 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,385 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,654 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 207 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 320.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,076 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 838 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 481 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Richterswil | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 672 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Richterswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Richterswil?
Richterswil has 14,545 residents (2025), ranking 100 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Richterswil?
Richterswil covers 7.5 km², with a density of 1,932 people per km².
Is the population of Richterswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Richterswil went from 13,198 to 14,545, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Richterswil?
Richterswil is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.208, longitude 8.706.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Richterswil?
In Richterswil, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,732 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,765 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings: what is the figure for Richterswil?
In Richterswil, “Dwellings” stands at 6,855 (2026), ranking 121 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Richterswil?
In Richterswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Richterswil?
The nearest to Richterswil are Wollerau (1.7 km), Wädenswil (3.5 km), Feusisberg (3.9 km), Freienbach (3.9 km), Stäfa (4.1 km).