Wald (ZH): population and statistics
Wald (ZH) has a population of 10,686 (2025) across 25.2 km², or 423 people per km². It ranks 165 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,686 residents
- 25.2 km²
- 423 people/km²
- 619 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Wald (ZH) ranks No. 31 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Wald (ZH) in numbers
Where is Wald (ZH)?
Population of Wald (ZH) over time
Wald (ZH) had 9,447 residents in 2015 and 10,686 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,200 |
| 2021 | 10,290 |
| 2022 | 10,343 |
| 2023 | 10,562 |
| 2024 | 10,620 |
| 2025 | 10,686 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,536 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eschenbach (SG), 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rapperswil-Jona (28,836 residents), 8.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wald (ZH)
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 | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 996 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,106 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 188 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 273 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 982 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,283 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 775 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 412 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 140 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 823.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,338 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 65.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 198 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,144 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,519 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 728 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 180 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 648 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 218 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) | 57.4% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,520 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 273 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,504 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 278 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 327.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,039 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 652 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 850 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wald (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 396 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wald (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wald (ZH)?
Wald (ZH) has 10,686 residents (2025), ranking 165 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wald (ZH)?
Wald (ZH) covers 25.2 km², with a density of 423 people per km².
Is the population of Wald (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wald (ZH) went from 9,447 to 10,686, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Wald (ZH)?
Wald (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Hinwil (district). Latitude 47.275, longitude 8.914.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Wald (ZH)?
In Wald (ZH), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 412 (2026), ranking 140 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Wald (ZH)?
In Wald (ZH), “Dwellings” stands at 5,106 (2026), ranking 188 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wald (ZH)?
In Wald (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wald (ZH)?
The nearest to Wald (ZH) are Eschenbach (SG) (4.2 km), Rüti (ZH) (4.7 km), Dürnten (5.4 km), Hinwil (6.1 km), Schmerikon (6.2 km).