Rorbas: population and statistics
Rorbas has a population of 3,078 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 693 people per km². It ranks 712 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,078 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 693 people/km²
- 419 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rorbas ranks No. 103 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.1% in Rorbas, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 414.2 kW in Rorbas, compared with an average of 571.3 kW in Zürich and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Rorbas in numbers
Where is Rorbas?
Population of Rorbas over time
Rorbas had 2,743 residents in 2015 and 3,078 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,885 |
| 2021 | 2,903 |
| 2022 | 2,908 |
| 2023 | 3,012 |
| 2024 | 3,008 |
| 2025 | 3,078 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 622 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Freienstein-Teufen, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bülach (24,590 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Rorbas
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 | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,758 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,312 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 867 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 727 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.5% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 946 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 631 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 405 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,024 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,040 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,433 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 77 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 414.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,725 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,346 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,256 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,737 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 189 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 801 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 182 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 795 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,163 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 163 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 578 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,091 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 187.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,602 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 406 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,034 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rorbas | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 426 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rorbas
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rorbas?
Rorbas has 3,078 residents (2025), ranking 712 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rorbas?
Rorbas covers 4.4 km², with a density of 693 people per km².
Is the population of Rorbas growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rorbas went from 2,743 to 3,078, a change of +12.2%.
Where is Rorbas?
Rorbas is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.534, longitude 8.568.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rorbas?
In Rorbas, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.1% (2025), ranking 1,758 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rorbas?
In Rorbas, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 414.2 kW (2026), ranking 1,725 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rorbas?
In Rorbas, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rorbas?
The nearest to Rorbas are Freienstein-Teufen (1.2 km), Bülach (2.6 km), Embrach (3.2 km), Rüdlingen (3.6 km), Bachenbülach (3.8 km).