Seuzach: population and statistics
Seuzach has a population of 7,990 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 1,057 people per km². It ranks 247 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,990 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 1,057 people/km²
- 443 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Seuzach ranks No. 45 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.6% in Seuzach, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.6% in Seuzach, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Seuzach in numbers
Where is Seuzach?
Population of Seuzach over time
Seuzach had 7,211 residents in 2015 and 7,990 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,420 |
| 2021 | 7,630 |
| 2022 | 7,692 |
| 2023 | 7,880 |
| 2024 | 7,990 |
| 2025 | 7,990 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hettlingen, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Winterthur (120,741 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seuzach
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 | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 241 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,826 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 281 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,663 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 736 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,097 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,454 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 296 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 279 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 774.5 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,390 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 446 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,140 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,659 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 433 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 324 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 518 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 279 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 908 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 678 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 879 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,055 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 323 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 382.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 832 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 415 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 992 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seuzach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,163 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seuzach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seuzach?
Seuzach has 7,990 residents (2025), ranking 247 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seuzach?
Seuzach covers 7.6 km², with a density of 1,057 people per km².
Is the population of Seuzach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seuzach went from 7,211 to 7,990, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Seuzach?
Seuzach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.536, longitude 8.729.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Seuzach?
In Seuzach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.6% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Seuzach?
In Seuzach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.6% (2026), ranking 1,663 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seuzach?
In Seuzach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seuzach?
The nearest to Seuzach are Hettlingen (2.0 km), Dägerlen (2.9 km), Dinhard (3.9 km), Winterthur (4.1 km), Henggart (4.6 km).