Dällikon: population and statistics
Dällikon has a population of 4,469 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 991 people per km². It ranks 502 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,469 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 991 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dällikon ranks No. 84 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.3% in Dällikon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 32.5% in Dällikon, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Dällikon in numbers
Where is Dällikon?
Population of Dällikon over time
Dällikon had 3,952 residents in 2015 and 4,469 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,278 |
| 2021 | 4,299 |
| 2022 | 4,271 |
| 2023 | 4,387 |
| 2024 | 4,466 |
| 2025 | 4,469 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 632 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buchs (ZH) (6,814 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dällikon
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 | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,581 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,025 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 594 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,784 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 898 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,515 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 234 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 850 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,475 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,134 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 904 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 599 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,505 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,279 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 514 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 361 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 418 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 427 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,927 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 337 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 655.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 247 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,132 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 274 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dällikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 208 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dällikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dällikon?
Dällikon has 4,469 residents (2025), ranking 502 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dällikon?
Dällikon covers 4.5 km², with a density of 991 people per km².
Is the population of Dällikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dällikon went from 3,952 to 4,469, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Dällikon?
Dällikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.441, longitude 8.439.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Dällikon?
In Dällikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.3% (2026), ranking 1,784 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dällikon?
In Dällikon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 32.5% (2025), ranking 208 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dällikon?
In Dällikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dällikon?
The nearest to Dällikon are Buchs (ZH) (2.0 km), Weiningen (ZH) (2.2 km), Dänikon (2.5 km), Regensdorf (2.7 km), Geroldswil (2.9 km).