Niederweningen: population and statistics
Niederweningen has a population of 3,284 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 479 people per km². It ranks 675 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,284 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 479 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Niederweningen ranks No. 101 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 59.2% in Niederweningen, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 44.7% in Niederweningen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Zürich and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Niederweningen in numbers
Where is Niederweningen?
Population of Niederweningen over time
Niederweningen had 2,853 residents in 2015 and 3,284 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,089 |
| 2021 | 3,109 |
| 2022 | 3,082 |
| 2023 | 3,238 |
| 2024 | 3,349 |
| 2025 | 3,284 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 959 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schneisingen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wettingen (22,027 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederweningen
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 | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,528 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,447 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 796 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 217 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 438 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 28.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,667 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 59.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 3 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 607 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 201 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 509 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,056 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,019 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,038 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,920 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,550 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 161 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 917 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 170 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 835 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,465 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,707 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 69 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 916 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 864 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,250 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,215 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 304 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 959 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederweningen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederweningen?
Niederweningen has 3,284 residents (2025), ranking 675 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederweningen?
Niederweningen covers 6.8 km², with a density of 479 people per km².
Is the population of Niederweningen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederweningen went from 2,853 to 3,284, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Niederweningen?
Niederweningen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.508, longitude 8.379.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Niederweningen?
In Niederweningen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 59.2% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Niederweningen?
In Niederweningen, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 44.7% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederweningen?
In Niederweningen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederweningen?
The nearest to Niederweningen are Schneisingen (1.6 km), Schleinikon (1.9 km), Oberweningen (2.2 km), Ehrendingen (2.7 km), Schöfflisdorf (3.0 km).