Steinmaur: population and statistics
Steinmaur has a population of 3,758 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 400 people per km². It ranks 599 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,758 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 400 people/km²
- 435 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Steinmaur ranks No. 96 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Steinmaur, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 28.7% in Steinmaur, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Steinmaur in numbers
Where is Steinmaur?
Population of Steinmaur over time
Steinmaur had 3,395 residents in 2015 and 3,758 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,583 |
| 2021 | 3,617 |
| 2022 | 3,613 |
| 2023 | 3,714 |
| 2024 | 3,716 |
| 2025 | 3,758 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,315 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dielsdorf (6,817 residents), 1.3 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 Steinmaur
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 | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,261 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,758 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 677 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,359 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 809 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 237 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 867 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 125 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 888 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 958.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 764 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,211 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,346 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 667 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 225 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 669 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,121 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 359 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 850 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 902 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 226.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,461 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,030 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,334 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Steinmaur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 351 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Steinmaur
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steinmaur?
Steinmaur has 3,758 residents (2025), ranking 599 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Steinmaur?
Steinmaur covers 9.4 km², with a density of 400 people per km².
Is the population of Steinmaur growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Steinmaur went from 3,395 to 3,758, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Steinmaur?
Steinmaur is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.494, longitude 8.448.
District heating: what is the figure for Steinmaur?
In Steinmaur, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Steinmaur?
In Steinmaur, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 28.7% (2025), ranking 351 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steinmaur?
In Steinmaur, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steinmaur?
The nearest to Steinmaur are Dielsdorf (1.3 km), Regensberg (1.3 km), Schöfflisdorf (2.4 km), Neerach (2.7 km), Niederhasli (3.2 km).