Niederglatt: population and statistics
Niederglatt has a population of 5,513 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 1,531 people per km². It ranks 384 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,513 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 1,531 people/km²
- 415 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Niederglatt ranks No. 69 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.3% in Niederglatt, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.1% in Niederglatt, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Niederglatt in numbers
Where is Niederglatt?
Population of Niederglatt over time
Niederglatt had 4,768 residents in 2015 and 5,513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,938 |
| 2021 | 4,959 |
| 2022 | 5,180 |
| 2023 | 5,341 |
| 2024 | 5,507 |
| 2025 | 5,513 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederhasli (9,842 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederglatt
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 | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,521 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,470 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 480 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,763 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 430 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 941 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,059 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 96 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,534 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,329 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 646.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,537 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 840 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,529 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,723 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 262 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 585 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 314 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 483 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,263 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,718 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 543 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,110 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 516 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 926 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.5% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 365 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederglatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederglatt?
Niederglatt has 5,513 residents (2025), ranking 384 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederglatt?
Niederglatt covers 3.6 km², with a density of 1,531 people per km².
Is the population of Niederglatt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederglatt went from 4,768 to 5,513, a change of +15.6%.
Where is Niederglatt?
Niederglatt is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.492, longitude 8.503.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Niederglatt?
In Niederglatt, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.3% (2026), ranking 1,763 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Niederglatt?
In Niederglatt, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.1% (2026), ranking 96 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederglatt?
In Niederglatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederglatt?
The nearest to Niederglatt are Niederhasli (1.7 km), Höri (1.9 km), Oberglatt (2.1 km), Neerach (3.2 km), Bachenbülach (3.4 km).