Dinhard: population and statistics
Dinhard has a population of 1,734 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 242 people per km². It ranks 1,064 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,734 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 242 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Dinhard ranks No. 127 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.8% in Dinhard, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.6% in Dinhard, compared with an average of 67.3% in Zürich and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Dinhard in numbers
Where is Dinhard?
Population of Dinhard over time
Dinhard had 1,494 residents in 2015 and 1,734 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,741 |
| 2021 | 1,732 |
| 2022 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 1,733 |
| 2024 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 1,734 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,001 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Altikon, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rickenbach (ZH) (2,895 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dinhard
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 | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 696 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 786 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,199 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 426 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 88 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 581 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 472 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 987 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,430 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 607 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,185 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,314 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 910 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,109 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 94 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,206 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,367 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 130 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,519 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 423 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,252 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,391 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,337 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 490 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dinhard | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,523 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dinhard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dinhard?
Dinhard has 1,734 residents (2025), ranking 1,064 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dinhard?
Dinhard covers 7.2 km², with a density of 242 people per km².
Is the population of Dinhard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dinhard went from 1,494 to 1,734, a change of +16.1%.
Where is Dinhard?
Dinhard is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Winterthur (district). Latitude 47.557, longitude 8.770.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Dinhard?
In Dinhard, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.8% (2026), ranking 88 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Dinhard?
In Dinhard, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.6% (2026), ranking 130 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dinhard?
In Dinhard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dinhard?
The nearest to Dinhard are Altikon (1.9 km), Rickenbach (ZH) (2.0 km), Thalheim an der Thur (2.8 km), Dägerlen (3.5 km), Seuzach (3.9 km).