Rüti (ZH): population and statistics
Rüti (ZH) has a population of 13,144 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 1,290 people per km². It ranks 113 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,144 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 1,290 people/km²
- 486 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rüti (ZH) ranks No. 24 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Rüti (ZH) in numbers
Where is Rüti (ZH)?
Population of Rüti (ZH) over time
Rüti (ZH) had 12,047 residents in 2015 and 13,144 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,494 |
| 2021 | 12,641 |
| 2022 | 12,701 |
| 2023 | 12,862 |
| 2024 | 12,971 |
| 2025 | 13,144 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,427 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dürnten, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rapperswil-Jona (28,836 residents), 4.1 km away.
All indicators for Rüti (ZH)
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 | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 956 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,323 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 135 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 904 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,113 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,318 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,470 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 472 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 93 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 759.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,409 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 60.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 233 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,633 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,718 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 886 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 129 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 854 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 155 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 897 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,164 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,277 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 181 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 401.5 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 770 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 490 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 892 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüti (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 381 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüti (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüti (ZH)?
Rüti (ZH) has 13,144 residents (2025), ranking 113 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüti (ZH)?
Rüti (ZH) covers 10.2 km², with a density of 1,290 people per km².
Is the population of Rüti (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüti (ZH) went from 12,047 to 13,144, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Rüti (ZH)?
Rüti (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.261, longitude 8.856.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rüti (ZH)?
In Rüti (ZH), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 472 (2026), ranking 93 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rüti (ZH)?
In Rüti (ZH), “Dwellings” stands at 6,323 (2026), ranking 135 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüti (ZH)?
In Rüti (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüti (ZH)?
The nearest to Rüti (ZH) are Dürnten (2.2 km), Bubikon (2.8 km), Rapperswil-Jona (4.1 km), Wald (ZH) (4.7 km), Hinwil (4.7 km).