Oberrieden: population and statistics
Oberrieden has a population of 5,410 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 1,960 people per km². It ranks 391 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,410 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 1,960 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oberrieden ranks No. 71 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,209 kWh/inh. in Oberrieden, compared with an average of 4,465 kWh/inh. in Zürich and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 86.7% in Oberrieden, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Oberrieden in numbers
Where is Oberrieden?
Population of Oberrieden over time
Oberrieden had 5,037 residents in 2015 and 5,410 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,122 |
| 2021 | 5,122 |
| 2022 | 5,289 |
| 2023 | 5,393 |
| 2024 | 5,392 |
| 2025 | 5,410 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thalwil (18,835 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberrieden
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 | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 352 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,657 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 439 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.9% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,250 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,233 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.1% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 543 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 311 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,693 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 760 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 403.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,733 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,128 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,209 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,790 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 318 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 471 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 314 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 483 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,208 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,224 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,098 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 772 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,553 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.7% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 139 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,481 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberrieden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 529 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberrieden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberrieden?
Oberrieden has 5,410 residents (2025), ranking 391 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberrieden?
Oberrieden covers 2.8 km², with a density of 1,960 people per km².
Is the population of Oberrieden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberrieden went from 5,037 to 5,410, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Oberrieden?
Oberrieden is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Horgen (district). Latitude 47.278, longitude 8.578.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Oberrieden?
In Oberrieden, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,209 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,790 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Oberrieden?
In Oberrieden, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 86.7% (2024), ranking 139 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberrieden?
In Oberrieden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberrieden?
The nearest to Oberrieden are Thalwil (2.2 km), Horgen (2.4 km), Langnau am Albis (3.1 km), Erlenbach (ZH) (3.2 km), Rüschlikon (3.8 km).