Stammheim: population and statistics
Stammheim has a population of 2,970 (2025) across 24.0 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 736 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,970 residents
- 24.0 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 445 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Stammheim ranks No. 105 by population.
District heating: 26.4% in Stammheim, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 44.3% in Stammheim, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Stammheim in numbers
Where is Stammheim?
Population of Stammheim over time
Stammheim had 2,778 residents in 2015 and 2,970 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,859 |
| 2021 | 2,861 |
| 2022 | 2,879 |
| 2023 | 2,902 |
| 2024 | 2,947 |
| 2025 | 2,970 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Zürich for “District heating”.
- “District heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,356 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neunforn, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frauenfeld (27,201 residents), 12 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Stammheim
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 | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 350 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,405 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 819 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 184 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 435 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,494 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 235 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 26.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 43 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 154 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 712 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,439 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 594 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 427 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,428 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 292 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 279 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 541 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 180 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 801 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.6 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,087 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 394 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,506 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 616 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 507.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 475 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,614 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 799 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stammheim | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,463 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stammheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stammheim?
Stammheim has 2,970 residents (2025), ranking 736 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stammheim?
Stammheim covers 24.0 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Stammheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stammheim went from 2,778 to 2,970, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Stammheim?
Stammheim is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.636, longitude 8.792.
District heating: what is the figure for Stammheim?
In Stammheim, “District heating” stands at 26.4% (2026), ranking 43 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Stammheim?
In Stammheim, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 44.3% (2026), ranking 184 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stammheim?
In Stammheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stammheim?
The nearest to Stammheim are Neunforn (4.1 km), Basadingen-Schlattingen (4.7 km), Truttikon (4.9 km), Wagenhausen (5.0 km), Ossingen (5.5 km).