Laufen-Uhwiesen: population and statistics
Laufen-Uhwiesen has a population of 1,848 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 294 people per km². It ranks 1,019 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,848 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 294 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Laufen-Uhwiesen ranks No. 126 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 24.8% in Laufen-Uhwiesen, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 35.6% in Laufen-Uhwiesen, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Laufen-Uhwiesen in numbers
Where is Laufen-Uhwiesen?
Population of Laufen-Uhwiesen over time
Laufen-Uhwiesen had 1,634 residents in 2015 and 1,848 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,779 |
| 2021 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 1,781 |
| 2023 | 1,813 |
| 2024 | 1,828 |
| 2025 | 1,848 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 880 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dachsen, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Neuhausen am Rheinfall (12,198 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Laufen-Uhwiesen
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 | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 303 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 940 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,083 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 991 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 309 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 671 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 529 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.6% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,086 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,068 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,401 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 634 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,232 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,247 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,124 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 115 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,147 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) | 50.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,485 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 503 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 537 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,135 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 290.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,206 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 674 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,350 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Laufen-Uhwiesen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.8% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,131 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Laufen-Uhwiesen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laufen-Uhwiesen?
Laufen-Uhwiesen has 1,848 residents (2025), ranking 1,019 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Laufen-Uhwiesen?
Laufen-Uhwiesen covers 6.3 km², with a density of 294 people per km².
Is the population of Laufen-Uhwiesen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Laufen-Uhwiesen went from 1,634 to 1,848, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Laufen-Uhwiesen?
Laufen-Uhwiesen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.671, longitude 8.637.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Laufen-Uhwiesen?
In Laufen-Uhwiesen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 24.8% (2025), ranking 303 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Laufen-Uhwiesen?
In Laufen-Uhwiesen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 35.6% (2026), ranking 309 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laufen-Uhwiesen?
In Laufen-Uhwiesen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laufen-Uhwiesen?
The nearest to Laufen-Uhwiesen are Dachsen (1.5 km), Flurlingen (1.6 km), Neuhausen am Rheinfall (2.0 km), Benken (ZH) (2.3 km), Feuerthalen (2.5 km).