Zürich Population 2026

Zürich has a population of 415,367, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 4.6% of Switzerland's population lives here.

Location of Zürich (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

415,367

Rank in Switzerland

Coordinates

47.37°N, 8.55°E

~429 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

95 km

59 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zurich

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Winterthur	111,840	#6
Uster	34,715	#19
Wetzikon	24,764	#29
Horgen	22,662	#32
Opfikon	21,554	#34
Dietikon	20,893	#37
Bülach	20,443	#39
Dübendorf	19,882	#42

Cities near Zürich

Dübendorf19,882 people · ~6 km away
Adliswil15,230 people · ~7 km away
Opfikon21,554 people · ~7 km away
Kloten16,289 people · ~10 km away
Dietikon20,893 people · ~12 km away
Horgen22,662 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zürich?

Zürich has a population of 415,367 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Zürich in?

Zürich is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Is Zürich the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 95 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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