Dägerlen: population and statistics
Dägerlen has a population of 1,204 (2025) across 8.0 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 1,325 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,204 residents
- 8.0 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 467 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dägerlen ranks No. 138 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.5% in Dägerlen, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 45.7 in Dägerlen, compared with an average of 81.2 in Zürich and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Dägerlen in numbers
Where is Dägerlen?
Population of Dägerlen over time
Dägerlen had 1,014 residents in 2015 and 1,204 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,037 |
| 2021 | 1,057 |
| 2022 | 1,092 |
| 2023 | 1,126 |
| 2024 | 1,159 |
| 2025 | 1,204 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,113 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hettlingen (3,208 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dägerlen
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 | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 555 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,430 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 834 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.5% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 96 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 243 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,109 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 673 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,124 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 917 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,455 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,427 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 890 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 85 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,368 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,647 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,091 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 284 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,448 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 235.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,427 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,325 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 845 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dägerlen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,512 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dägerlen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dägerlen?
Dägerlen has 1,204 residents (2025), ranking 1,325 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dägerlen?
Dägerlen covers 8.0 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Dägerlen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dägerlen went from 1,014 to 1,204, a change of +18.7%.
Where is Dägerlen?
Dägerlen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.562, longitude 8.723.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Dägerlen?
In Dägerlen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.5% (2026), ranking 96 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dägerlen?
In Dägerlen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 45.7 (2026), ranking 1,647 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dägerlen?
In Dägerlen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dägerlen?
The nearest to Dägerlen are Hettlingen (1.9 km), Henggart (2.8 km), Seuzach (2.9 km), Thalheim an der Thur (3.1 km), Dinhard (3.5 km).