Glattfelden: population and statistics
Glattfelden has a population of 5,555 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 452 people per km². It ranks 380 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,555 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 452 people/km²
- 376 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Glattfelden ranks No. 68 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Glattfelden, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.0% in Glattfelden, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Glattfelden in numbers
Where is Glattfelden?
Population of Glattfelden over time
Glattfelden had 4,955 residents in 2015 and 5,555 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,266 |
| 2021 | 5,350 |
| 2022 | 5,258 |
| 2023 | 5,406 |
| 2024 | 5,438 |
| 2025 | 5,555 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,723 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Eglisau, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bülach (24,590 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Glattfelden
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 | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,623 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,558 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 461 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 895 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 176 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 903 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.7% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 241 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 937 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 206 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 491 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 517.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,656 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 749 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,968 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,679 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 667 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 277 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 550 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,518 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 255 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,038 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 795 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 186.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,606 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 527 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 925 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Glattfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 438 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Glattfelden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glattfelden?
Glattfelden has 5,555 residents (2025), ranking 380 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Glattfelden?
Glattfelden covers 12.3 km², with a density of 452 people per km².
Is the population of Glattfelden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Glattfelden went from 4,955 to 5,555, a change of +12.1%.
Where is Glattfelden?
Glattfelden is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.561, longitude 8.499.
District heating: what is the figure for Glattfelden?
In Glattfelden, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Glattfelden?
In Glattfelden, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.0% (2025), ranking 1,623 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Glattfelden?
In Glattfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Glattfelden?
The nearest to Glattfelden are Eglisau (2.4 km), Buchberg (3.8 km), Wasterkingen (3.9 km), Hüntwangen (3.9 km), Hochfelden (4.2 km).