Categories in Elgg
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationFarmingSolar Energy Equipment SupplierAssociation or OrganizationClubMunicipal Administration OfficeShipping CompanyArchitectsCarpenterConstruction of buildingsContractorDoor ShopElectricianHeating installation and repairHVAC ContractorPainting and paint contractorsRoofing contractorCoachingEducationYoga StudioBakeriesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsAtm'sBanksPhysiotherapyBeauty salonsHair SalonMassageBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness Support & OutsourcingBusiness to Business ServiceCorporate Entities & OfficesManagement Consultant FirmReal Estate AgencyWholesale storeSports Association
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Elgg
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 38 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 23 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 17 | — |
| Restaurants | 16 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 13 | — |
| Education | 12 | — |
| Health and medical | 12 | — |
| Real estate | 12 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 9 | — |
| Gas station | 9 | — |
| Shopping other | 8 | — |
| Florists | 8 | — |
| Physical education | 8 | — |
Elgg Facts
| Area | 29.1 km² |
| Population | 4,797 |
| Male Population | 2,416 (50.4%) |
| Female Population | 2,381 (49.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.7% |
| Median Age | 41.5 years (Male: 40.5, Female: 42.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $134,731 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Steg, Hottingen, Bertschikon |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.49715, 8.86523 |
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Elgg Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,251 | 3,511 | 3,817 | 4,408 | 4,797 | 5,024 | 5,181 |
| Population Density | 111.6 / km² | 120.5 / km² | 131.1 / km² | 151.3 / km² | 164.7 / km² | 172.5 / km² | 177.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridElgg Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgg | +47.6% | +36.6% | +25.7% |
| Canton of Zürich | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elgg Median Age
Median Age: 41.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgg | 41.5 yrs | 42.6 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
| Canton of Zürich | 40.8 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Elgg Population Density
Population Density: 165 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgg | 4,797 | 29.1 km² | 165 / km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 1.5 million | 1,728.8 km² | 851 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Elgg Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Elgg
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Elgg Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $61,384 | $71,549 | $78,020 | $84,061 | $110,043 | $125,192 | $123,580 | $134,731 |
| Total GDP | $758.5M | $913.6M | $1B | $1.2B | $1.6B | $1.9B | $2B | $2.2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Elgg CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgg | 61,153 tn | 12.75 tn | 2,099.7 tons/km² |
| Canton of Zürich | 18,651,067 tn | 12.68 tn | 10,788.5 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Elgg CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 61,153 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,099.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/17 | 8:12 PM | 4.1 | 65.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km SSE of Muotathal, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/20/13 | 3:30 AM | 3.6 | 35.3 km | 4,200 m | 3km ESE of Andwil, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/12 | 10:45 PM | 4.2 | 45.7 km | 32,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/09 | 3:30 PM | 4.5 | 51.8 km | 2,900 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/08 | 12:34 AM | 3.1 | 25.6 km | 7,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/07 | 9:36 AM | 3.4 | 78.3 km | 6,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.1 | 61.3 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/05 | 7:31 PM | 4.4 | 50.1 km | 22,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 7/10/05 | 6:44 PM | 3.1 | 78.2 km | 1,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/04 | 5:41 PM | 3.7 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Germany | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Elgg
Elgg is a municipality in the district of Winterthur in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
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