Oberengstringen: population and statistics
Oberengstringen has a population of 7,076 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 3,291 people per km². It ranks 274 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,076 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 3,291 people/km²
- 419 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oberengstringen ranks No. 49 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 2,671 kWh/inh. in Oberengstringen, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.4% in Oberengstringen, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Oberengstringen in numbers
Where is Oberengstringen?
Population of Oberengstringen over time
Oberengstringen had 6,575 residents in 2015 and 7,076 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,721 |
| 2021 | 6,783 |
| 2022 | 6,810 |
| 2023 | 6,812 |
| 2024 | 6,914 |
| 2025 | 7,076 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 301 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterengstringen, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schlieren (20,474 residents), 1.6 km away.
All indicators for Oberengstringen
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 | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,192 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,561 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 302 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,782 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 32.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,773 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.3% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 465 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 710 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,778 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 186 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 61 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 195.7 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,789 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.9 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,060 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 2,671 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,805 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 320 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 463 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 378 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 396 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,397 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,511 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 228 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,295 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 683 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,619 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 249 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,267 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 127 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberengstringen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberengstringen?
Oberengstringen has 7,076 residents (2025), ranking 274 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberengstringen?
Oberengstringen covers 2.1 km², with a density of 3,291 people per km².
Is the population of Oberengstringen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberengstringen went from 6,575 to 7,076, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Oberengstringen?
Oberengstringen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.410, longitude 8.463.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberengstringen?
In Oberengstringen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 2,671 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,805 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Oberengstringen?
In Oberengstringen, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.4% (2026), ranking 1,782 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberengstringen?
In Oberengstringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberengstringen?
The nearest to Oberengstringen are Unterengstringen (1.1 km), Schlieren (1.6 km), Weiningen (ZH) (2.4 km), Regensdorf (3.2 km), Urdorf (3.7 km).