Oberembrach: population and statistics
Oberembrach has a population of 1,132 (2025) across 10.3 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 1,368 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,132 residents
- 10.3 km²
- 110 people/km²
- 460 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oberembrach ranks No. 142 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 40.7% in Oberembrach, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 230.6 in Oberembrach, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Oberembrach in numbers
Where is Oberembrach?
Population of Oberembrach over time
Oberembrach had 1,079 residents in 2015 and 1,132 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,105 |
| 2021 | 1,085 |
| 2022 | 1,092 |
| 2023 | 1,105 |
| 2024 | 1,130 |
| 2025 | 1,132 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,437 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lufingen (2,870 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberembrach
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 | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 996 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 540 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,456 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 824 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.6% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,268 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,199 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,604 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 40.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 67 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 677 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 282 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,173 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 866 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,398 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,875 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 670 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 76 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,342 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 822 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 261 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,492 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.6 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,444 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,191 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,123 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberembrach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,218 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberembrach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberembrach?
Oberembrach has 1,132 residents (2025), ranking 1,368 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberembrach?
Oberembrach covers 10.3 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Oberembrach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberembrach went from 1,079 to 1,132, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Oberembrach?
Oberembrach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.487, longitude 8.618.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Oberembrach?
In Oberembrach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 40.7% (2026), ranking 67 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberembrach?
In Oberembrach, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 230.6 (2024), ranking 1,444 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberembrach?
In Oberembrach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberembrach?
The nearest to Oberembrach are Lufingen (1.8 km), Embrach (3.2 km), Pfungen (3.8 km), Dättlikon (4.3 km), Brütten (4.5 km).