Rüschlikon: population and statistics
Rüschlikon has a population of 6,449 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 2,201 people per km². It ranks 316 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,449 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 2,201 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rüschlikon ranks No. 57 by population.
Wood heating systems: 0.9% in Rüschlikon, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 90.0% in Rüschlikon, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Rüschlikon in numbers
Where is Rüschlikon?
Population of Rüschlikon over time
Rüschlikon had 5,674 residents in 2015 and 6,449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,113 |
| 2021 | 6,149 |
| 2022 | 6,218 |
| 2023 | 6,275 |
| 2024 | 6,406 |
| 2025 | 6,449 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 410 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalwil (18,835 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rüschlikon
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 | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,401 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,041 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 364 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,083 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 799 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,627 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 538 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.0% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 204 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,785 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,211 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 92 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,156 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 313.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,761 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 886 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,684 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,771 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 413 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 609 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 236 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 238 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 470 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,651 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 368 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 411.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 728 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 75 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,560 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüschlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 253 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüschlikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüschlikon?
Rüschlikon has 6,449 residents (2025), ranking 316 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüschlikon?
Rüschlikon covers 2.9 km², with a density of 2,201 people per km².
Is the population of Rüschlikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüschlikon went from 5,674 to 6,449, a change of +13.7%.
Where is Rüschlikon?
Rüschlikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.308, longitude 8.554.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Rüschlikon?
In Rüschlikon, “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.9% (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Rüschlikon?
In Rüschlikon, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 90.0% (2024), ranking 75 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüschlikon?
In Rüschlikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüschlikon?
The nearest to Rüschlikon are Thalwil (1.6 km), Kilchberg (ZH) (1.9 km), Adliswil (2.2 km), Langnau am Albis (2.3 km), Küsnacht (ZH) (2.4 km).