Stadel: population and statistics
Stadel has a population of 2,500 (2025) across 12.9 km², or 194 people per km². It ranks 842 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,500 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 194 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Stadel ranks No. 112 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Stadel, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 39.0% in Stadel, compared with an average of 27.9% in Zürich and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Stadel in numbers
Where is Stadel?
Population of Stadel over time
Stadel had 2,205 residents in 2015 and 2,500 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,336 |
| 2021 | 2,361 |
| 2022 | 2,349 |
| 2023 | 2,357 |
| 2024 | 2,455 |
| 2025 | 2,500 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,805 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neerach, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinmaur (3,758 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Stadel
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 | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,337 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,180 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 941 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 609 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,077 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 56 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 952 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 685.7 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,488 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 924 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,052 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 965 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 152 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 950 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 141 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 952 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,289 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,598 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 206 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 615 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,060 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,377 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 528 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,493 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stadel | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 953 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stadel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stadel?
Stadel has 2,500 residents (2025), ranking 842 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stadel?
Stadel covers 12.9 km², with a density of 194 people per km².
Is the population of Stadel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stadel went from 2,205 to 2,500, a change of +13.4%.
Where is Stadel?
Stadel is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.529, longitude 8.466.
District heating: what is the figure for Stadel?
In Stadel, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Stadel?
In Stadel, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 39.0% (2026), ranking 206 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stadel?
In Stadel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stadel?
The nearest to Stadel are Neerach (2.0 km), Bachs (2.1 km), Hochfelden (3.8 km), Weiach (3.9 km), Höri (4.0 km).