Dachsen: population and statistics
Dachsen has a population of 1,896 (2025) across 2.7 km², or 702 people per km². It ranks 1,003 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,896 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 702 people/km²
- 393 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dachsen ranks No. 123 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Dachsen, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 81.2% in Dachsen, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Dachsen in numbers
Where is Dachsen?
Population of Dachsen over time
Dachsen had 1,988 residents in 2015 and 1,896 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,917 |
| 2021 | 1,945 |
| 2022 | 1,950 |
| 2023 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 1,926 |
| 2025 | 1,896 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 378 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Laufen-Uhwiesen, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuhausen am Rheinfall (12,198 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dachsen
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 | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 604 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 921 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,093 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 550 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 170 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,291 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 43.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 47 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,441 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,191 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 839 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,307 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,236 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,338 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,138 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 122 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,033 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 929 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,482 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 383 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 441 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,228 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 232.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,436 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,038 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 352 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dachsen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,143 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dachsen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dachsen?
Dachsen has 1,896 residents (2025), ranking 1,003 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dachsen?
Dachsen covers 2.7 km², with a density of 702 people per km².
Is the population of Dachsen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dachsen went from 1,988 to 1,896, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Dachsen?
Dachsen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.666, longitude 8.619.
District heating: what is the figure for Dachsen?
In Dachsen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Dachsen?
In Dachsen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 81.2% (2026), ranking 170 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dachsen?
In Dachsen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dachsen?
The nearest to Dachsen are Laufen-Uhwiesen (1.5 km), Neuhausen am Rheinfall (2.0 km), Flurlingen (2.2 km), Rheinau (2.4 km), Benken (ZH) (2.9 km).