Stäfa: population and statistics
Stäfa has a population of 15,232 (2025) across 8.6 km², or 1,773 people per km². It ranks 92 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,232 residents
- 8.6 km²
- 1,773 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Stäfa ranks No. 20 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,245 kWh/inh. in Stäfa, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Stäfa in numbers
Where is Stäfa?
Population of Stäfa over time
Stäfa had 14,178 residents in 2015 and 15,232 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,791 |
| 2021 | 14,799 |
| 2022 | 14,889 |
| 2023 | 15,067 |
| 2024 | 15,152 |
| 2025 | 15,232 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,203 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hombrechtikon, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wädenswil (26,012 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Stäfa
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 | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 325 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,510 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 104 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 682 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 160 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 871 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,514 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 409 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 142 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 603.8 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,581 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 64.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 202 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,245 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,741 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,081 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,149 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 109 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 552 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 759 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 879 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,748 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 142 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 443.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 635 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,120 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 266 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stäfa | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 711 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stäfa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stäfa?
Stäfa has 15,232 residents (2025), ranking 92 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stäfa?
Stäfa covers 8.6 km², with a density of 1,773 people per km².
Is the population of Stäfa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stäfa went from 14,178 to 15,232, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Stäfa?
Stäfa is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.240, longitude 8.733.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Stäfa?
In Stäfa, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,245 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,741 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings: what is the figure for Stäfa?
In Stäfa, “Dwellings” stands at 7,510 (2026), ranking 104 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stäfa?
In Stäfa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stäfa?
The nearest to Stäfa are Hombrechtikon (3.2 km), Oetwil am See (3.5 km), Männedorf (3.5 km), Richterswil (4.1 km), Freienbach (4.4 km).