Oberglatt: population and statistics
Oberglatt has a population of 7,741 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 938 people per km². It ranks 251 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,741 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 938 people/km²
- 430 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oberglatt ranks No. 46 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.2% in Oberglatt, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,142 kWh/inh. in Oberglatt, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Oberglatt in numbers
Where is Oberglatt?
Population of Oberglatt over time
Oberglatt had 6,818 residents in 2015 and 7,741 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,386 |
| 2021 | 7,470 |
| 2022 | 7,520 |
| 2023 | 7,595 |
| 2024 | 7,772 |
| 2025 | 7,741 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niederglatt, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bülach (24,590 residents), 4.9 km away.
All indicators for Oberglatt
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 | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.2% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,789 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,465 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 315 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,676 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 656 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 295 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 730 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,359 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 100 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,085 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 704.8 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,466 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 627 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,142 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,745 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 336 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 437 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 445 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 324 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,232 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,525 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,254 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 428 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 291.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,204 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,327 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 146 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberglatt | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 84 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberglatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberglatt?
Oberglatt has 7,741 residents (2025), ranking 251 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberglatt?
Oberglatt covers 8.2 km², with a density of 938 people per km².
Is the population of Oberglatt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberglatt went from 6,818 to 7,741, a change of +13.5%.
Where is Oberglatt?
Oberglatt is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.477, longitude 8.520.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Oberglatt?
In Oberglatt, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.2% (2025), ranking 1,789 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberglatt?
In Oberglatt, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,142 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,745 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberglatt?
In Oberglatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberglatt?
The nearest to Oberglatt are Niederglatt (2.1 km), Niederhasli (2.6 km), Rümlang (2.9 km), Winkel (3.0 km), Bachenbülach (3.5 km).