Schlatt (ZH): population and statistics
Schlatt (ZH) has a population of 788 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 87.8 people per km². It ranks 1,589 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 788 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 655 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Schlatt (ZH) ranks No. 151 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schlatt (ZH), compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.7 in Schlatt (ZH), compared with an average of 81.2 in Zürich and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Schlatt (ZH) in numbers
Where is Schlatt (ZH)?
Population of Schlatt (ZH) over time
Schlatt (ZH) had 738 residents in 2015 and 788 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 779 |
| 2021 | 768 |
| 2022 | 759 |
| 2023 | 774 |
| 2024 | 785 |
| 2025 | 788 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “Wood heating systems”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,256 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zell (ZH) (6,855 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schlatt (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 | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,466 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 334 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,731 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 250 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 927 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 342 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,376 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 48.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 75 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,401 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 632 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,678 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,495 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 721 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,647 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 168 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,702 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,515 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,229 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 929 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schlatt (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,533 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schlatt (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schlatt (ZH)?
Schlatt (ZH) has 788 residents (2025), ranking 1,589 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schlatt (ZH)?
Schlatt (ZH) covers 9.0 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Schlatt (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schlatt (ZH) went from 738 to 788, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Schlatt (ZH)?
Schlatt (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.468, longitude 8.827.
District heating: what is the figure for Schlatt (ZH)?
In Schlatt (ZH), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schlatt (ZH)?
In Schlatt (ZH), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.7 (2026), ranking 1,647 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schlatt (ZH)?
In Schlatt (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schlatt (ZH)?
The nearest to Schlatt (ZH) are Zell (ZH) (2.2 km), Turbenthal (3.6 km), Elgg (3.8 km), Wildberg (4.5 km), Elsau (4.6 km).