Wil (ZH): population and statistics
Wil (ZH) has a population of 1,595 (2025) across 8.9 km², or 178 people per km². It ranks 1,126 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,595 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 178 people/km²
- 406 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Wil (ZH) ranks No. 129 by population.
Wood heating systems: 24.8% in Wil (ZH), compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 48.0% in Wil (ZH), compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Wil (ZH) in numbers
Where is Wil (ZH)?
Population of Wil (ZH) over time
Wil (ZH) had 1,381 residents in 2015 and 1,595 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,488 |
| 2021 | 1,515 |
| 2022 | 1,564 |
| 2023 | 1,577 |
| 2024 | 1,572 |
| 2025 | 1,595 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,254 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hüntwangen, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rafz (4,792 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wil (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 | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 526 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 744 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 741 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 500 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 925 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 744 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 376 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 661 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) | 1,575 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 458 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,117 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,066 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 649 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 129 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,068 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 414 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) | 34.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 429 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 479 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,187 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,162 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,419 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 374 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wil (ZH) | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,112 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wil (ZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wil (ZH)?
Wil (ZH) has 1,595 residents (2025), ranking 1,126 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wil (ZH)?
Wil (ZH) covers 8.9 km², with a density of 178 people per km².
Is the population of Wil (ZH) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wil (ZH) went from 1,381 to 1,595, a change of +15.5%.
Where is Wil (ZH)?
Wil (ZH) is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.606, longitude 8.508.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Wil (ZH)?
In Wil (ZH), “Wood heating systems” stands at 24.8% (2026), ranking 376 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Wil (ZH)?
In Wil (ZH), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 48.0% (2024), ranking 1,419 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wil (ZH)?
In Wil (ZH), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wil (ZH)?
The nearest to Wil (ZH) are Hüntwangen (1.5 km), Rafz (2.6 km), Wasterkingen (3.0 km), Eglisau (3.9 km), Glattfelden (5.0 km).