Dänikon: population and statistics
Dänikon has a population of 1,861 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 672 people per km². It ranks 1,012 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,861 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 672 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dänikon ranks No. 124 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Dänikon, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.5% in Dänikon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Dänikon in numbers
Where is Dänikon?
Population of Dänikon over time
Dänikon had 1,890 residents in 2015 and 1,861 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,846 |
| 2021 | 1,848 |
| 2022 | 1,865 |
| 2023 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 1,866 |
| 2025 | 1,861 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hüttikon, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Otelfingen (2,861 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Dänikon
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 | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,435 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 837 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,154 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,737 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.5% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 573 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 72 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 57 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,493 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,067 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,000 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,590 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,116 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,661 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 101 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,251 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 120 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,040 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 921 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 104 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 422 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,253 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 226.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,458 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,502 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 237 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dänikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 349 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dänikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dänikon?
Dänikon has 1,861 residents (2025), ranking 1,012 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dänikon?
Dänikon covers 2.8 km², with a density of 672 people per km².
Is the population of Dänikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dänikon went from 1,890 to 1,861, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Dänikon?
Dänikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.447, longitude 8.407.
District heating: what is the figure for Dänikon?
In Dänikon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Dänikon?
In Dänikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.5% (2026), ranking 1,737 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dänikon?
In Dänikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dänikon?
The nearest to Dänikon are Hüttikon (1.5 km), Otelfingen (1.9 km), Oetwil an der Limmat (2.0 km), Dällikon (2.5 km), Buchs (ZH) (2.7 km).