Schwerzenbach: population and statistics
Schwerzenbach has a population of 5,256 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 2,006 people per km². It ranks 406 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,256 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 2,006 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Schwerzenbach ranks No. 75 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 3.5% in Schwerzenbach, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 42.3% in Schwerzenbach, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Schwerzenbach in numbers
Where is Schwerzenbach?
Population of Schwerzenbach over time
Schwerzenbach had 5,001 residents in 2015 and 5,256 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,193 |
| 2021 | 5,135 |
| 2022 | 5,133 |
| 2023 | 5,172 |
| 2024 | 5,250 |
| 2025 | 5,256 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fällanden (9,634 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwerzenbach
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 | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,482 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 476 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,795 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,200 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,288 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 59 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,674 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 109 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,011 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 578.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,604 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 861 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,650 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,715 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 338 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 435 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 402 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 371 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 526 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,226 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,612 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 372 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 497.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 498 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 170 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,445 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwerzenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 353 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwerzenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwerzenbach?
Schwerzenbach has 5,256 residents (2025), ranking 406 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwerzenbach?
Schwerzenbach covers 2.6 km², with a density of 2,006 people per km².
Is the population of Schwerzenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwerzenbach went from 5,001 to 5,256, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Schwerzenbach?
Schwerzenbach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Uster (district). Latitude 47.382, longitude 8.656.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Schwerzenbach?
In Schwerzenbach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 1,795 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Schwerzenbach?
In Schwerzenbach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 42.3% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwerzenbach?
In Schwerzenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwerzenbach?
The nearest to Schwerzenbach are Fällanden (1.6 km), Greifensee (2.4 km), Volketswil (3.1 km), Dübendorf (3.3 km), Wangen-Brüttisellen (3.4 km).