Niederhasli: population and statistics
Niederhasli has a population of 9,842 (2025) across 11.2 km², or 876 people per km². It ranks 187 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,842 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 876 people/km²
- 423 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Niederhasli ranks No. 35 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.0% in Niederhasli, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 36.5% in Niederhasli, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Niederhasli in numbers
Where is Niederhasli?
Population of Niederhasli over time
Niederhasli had 9,100 residents in 2015 and 9,842 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,449 |
| 2021 | 9,468 |
| 2022 | 9,497 |
| 2023 | 9,611 |
| 2024 | 9,648 |
| 2025 | 9,842 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,574 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niederglatt, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Regensdorf (20,701 residents), 5.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederhasli
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 | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,502 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,255 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 249 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,770 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 802 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 916 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.5% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 127 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,592 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 242 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 388 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 942.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,188 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 52.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 296 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,364 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,629 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 487 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 296 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 581 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 254 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,168 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 520 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,573 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 379 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 261.4 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,324 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 753 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 601 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederhasli | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 357 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederhasli
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederhasli?
Niederhasli has 9,842 residents (2025), ranking 187 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederhasli?
Niederhasli covers 11.2 km², with a density of 876 people per km².
Is the population of Niederhasli growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederhasli went from 9,100 to 9,842, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Niederhasli?
Niederhasli is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.482, longitude 8.486.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Niederhasli?
In Niederhasli, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.0% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Niederhasli?
In Niederhasli, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 36.5% (2026), ranking 127 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederhasli?
In Niederhasli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederhasli?
The nearest to Niederhasli are Niederglatt (1.7 km), Dielsdorf (2.4 km), Oberglatt (2.6 km), Steinmaur (3.2 km), Neerach (3.4 km).