Thalheim an der Thur: population and statistics
Thalheim an der Thur has a population of 1,024 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 159 people per km². It ranks 1,445 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,024 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 159 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Thalheim an der Thur ranks No. 145 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 58.0% in Thalheim an der Thur, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.4% in Thalheim an der Thur, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,161 kWh a year here.
Thalheim an der Thur in numbers
Where is Thalheim an der Thur?
Population of Thalheim an der Thur over time
Thalheim an der Thur had 904 residents in 2015 and 1,024 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 949 |
| 2021 | 973 |
| 2022 | 977 |
| 2023 | 1,026 |
| 2024 | 1,004 |
| 2025 | 1,024 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 902 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Altikon, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dinhard (1,734 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,644 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Thalheim an der Thur
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 | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 481 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,541 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 115 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 175 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,748 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 58.0% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 535 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 71 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,339 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,094 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 963 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,468 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,918 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 664 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,457 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 74 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,357 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 637 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,100 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 319 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,398 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.5 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,112 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,604 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 148 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Thalheim an der Thur | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,489 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Thalheim an der Thur
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thalheim an der Thur?
Thalheim an der Thur has 1,024 residents (2025), ranking 1,445 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Thalheim an der Thur?
Thalheim an der Thur covers 6.4 km², with a density of 159 people per km².
Is the population of Thalheim an der Thur growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Thalheim an der Thur went from 904 to 1,024, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Thalheim an der Thur?
Thalheim an der Thur is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.581, longitude 8.754.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Thalheim an der Thur?
In Thalheim an der Thur, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 58.0% (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Thalheim an der Thur?
In Thalheim an der Thur, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.4% (2026), ranking 115 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thalheim an der Thur?
In Thalheim an der Thur, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,161 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thalheim an der Thur?
The nearest to Thalheim an der Thur are Altikon (2.2 km), Dinhard (2.8 km), Neunforn (3.0 km), Dägerlen (3.1 km), Ossingen (4.1 km).