Dättlikon: population and statistics
Dättlikon has a population of 844 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 293 people per km². It ranks 1,560 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 844 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 293 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dättlikon ranks No. 150 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 44.3% in Dättlikon, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.4% in Dättlikon, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Dättlikon in numbers
Where is Dättlikon?
Population of Dättlikon over time
Dättlikon had 745 residents in 2015 and 844 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 797 |
| 2021 | 793 |
| 2022 | 829 |
| 2023 | 842 |
| 2024 | 839 |
| 2025 | 844 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 403 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pfungen (4,170 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dättlikon
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 | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,050 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 365 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,679 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,033 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 87 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 76 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,692 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 43 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 15.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 67 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,381 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,288 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 722 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,857 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,872 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,410 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 48 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,720 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 63 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,459 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.6 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 578 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) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 155 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,735 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,615 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,069 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,165 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dättlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,679 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dättlikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dättlikon?
Dättlikon has 844 residents (2025), ranking 1,560 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dättlikon?
Dättlikon covers 2.9 km², with a density of 293 people per km².
Is the population of Dättlikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dättlikon went from 745 to 844, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Dättlikon?
Dättlikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.526, longitude 8.625.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Dättlikon?
In Dättlikon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 44.3% (2026), ranking 43 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Dättlikon?
In Dättlikon, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.4% (2026), ranking 76 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dättlikon?
In Dättlikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dättlikon?
The nearest to Dättlikon are Pfungen (2.0 km), Buch am Irchel (2.5 km), Embrach (3.0 km), Freienstein-Teufen (3.1 km), Neftenbach (3.2 km).