Seegräben: population and statistics
Seegräben has a population of 1,486 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 394 people per km². It ranks 1,175 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,486 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 394 people/km²
- 563 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Seegräben ranks No. 132 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 6.2% in Seegräben, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 10.2% in Seegräben, compared with an average of 16.2% in Zürich and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Seegräben in numbers
Where is Seegräben?
Population of Seegräben over time
Seegräben had 1,432 residents in 2015 and 1,486 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,427 |
| 2021 | 1,429 |
| 2022 | 1,422 |
| 2023 | 1,469 |
| 2024 | 1,460 |
| 2025 | 1,486 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 528 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfäffikon (12,881 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seegräben
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 | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,047 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 701 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,276 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 494 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.2% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 569 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 410 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,570 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 844 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 953 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,198 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 829 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,503 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,180 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,350 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 126 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,088 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 111 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,091 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 576 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 588 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,082 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 395.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 791 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 314 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,536 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seegräben | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,010 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seegräben
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seegräben?
Seegräben has 1,486 residents (2025), ranking 1,175 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seegräben?
Seegräben covers 3.8 km², with a density of 394 people per km².
Is the population of Seegräben growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seegräben went from 1,432 to 1,486, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Seegräben?
Seegräben is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.343, longitude 8.772.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Seegräben?
In Seegräben, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 6.2% (2026), ranking 1,570 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Seegräben?
In Seegräben, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 10.2% (2024), ranking 1,536 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seegräben?
In Seegräben, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seegräben?
The nearest to Seegräben are Pfäffikon (2.7 km), Wetzikon (ZH) (3.0 km), Uster (4.0 km), Gossau (ZH) (4.1 km), Hittnau (4.9 km).