Dielsdorf: population and statistics
Dielsdorf has a population of 6,817 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 1,161 people per km². It ranks 293 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,817 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 1,161 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dielsdorf ranks No. 53 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.5% in Dielsdorf, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.8% in Dielsdorf, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Dielsdorf in numbers
Where is Dielsdorf?
Population of Dielsdorf over time
Dielsdorf had 5,921 residents in 2015 and 6,817 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,968 |
| 2021 | 6,049 |
| 2022 | 6,151 |
| 2023 | 6,391 |
| 2024 | 6,725 |
| 2025 | 6,817 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 822 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Regensberg, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Regensdorf (20,701 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Dielsdorf
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 | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,171 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 341 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,657 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 579 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,537 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 165 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,471 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 469 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 130 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 865 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,121 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 389 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,622 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,446 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 438 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 320 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 443 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 326 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 897 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 860 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 891 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,890 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 197 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 717.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 194 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 184 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,365 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dielsdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 124 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dielsdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dielsdorf?
Dielsdorf has 6,817 residents (2025), ranking 293 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dielsdorf?
Dielsdorf covers 5.9 km², with a density of 1,161 people per km².
Is the population of Dielsdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dielsdorf went from 5,921 to 6,817, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Dielsdorf?
Dielsdorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.484, longitude 8.454.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dielsdorf?
In Dielsdorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.5% (2025), ranking 124 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Dielsdorf?
In Dielsdorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 1,657 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dielsdorf?
In Dielsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dielsdorf?
The nearest to Dielsdorf are Regensberg (1.2 km), Steinmaur (1.3 km), Niederhasli (2.4 km), Buchs (ZH) (3.0 km), Schöfflisdorf (3.4 km).