Dietlikon: population and statistics
Dietlikon has a population of 8,033 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 1,890 people per km². It ranks 243 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,033 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 1,890 people/km²
- 444 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dietlikon ranks No. 43 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.1% in Dietlikon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 2.2% in Dietlikon, compared with an average of 5.4% in Zürich and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Dietlikon in numbers
Where is Dietlikon?
Population of Dietlikon over time
Dietlikon had 7,625 residents in 2015 and 8,033 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,875 |
| 2021 | 7,875 |
| 2022 | 7,855 |
| 2023 | 8,036 |
| 2024 | 8,027 |
| 2025 | 8,033 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 595 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wallisellen (17,811 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dietlikon
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 | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 927 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,758 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 286 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.1% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,766 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 837 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,493 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 210 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 608 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,687 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 176 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 621 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 903.5 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 48.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 349 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,046 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,535 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 602 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 229 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 745 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 188 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.7 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 261 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,746 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 166 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 715.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 198 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 321 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,114 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dietlikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 446 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dietlikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dietlikon?
Dietlikon has 8,033 residents (2025), ranking 243 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dietlikon?
Dietlikon covers 4.2 km², with a density of 1,890 people per km².
Is the population of Dietlikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dietlikon went from 7,625 to 8,033, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Dietlikon?
Dietlikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.420, longitude 8.619.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Dietlikon?
In Dietlikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.1% (2026), ranking 1,766 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Dietlikon?
In Dietlikon, “Wood heating systems” stands at 2.2% (2026), ranking 1,687 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dietlikon?
In Dietlikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dietlikon?
The nearest to Dietlikon are Wallisellen (1.8 km), Wangen-Brüttisellen (2.2 km), Dübendorf (2.4 km), Bassersdorf (2.7 km), Nürensdorf (3.7 km).