Oberweningen: population and statistics
Oberweningen has a population of 1,903 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 385 people per km². It ranks 1,002 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,903 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 385 people/km²
- 481 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oberweningen ranks No. 122 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 127.7 in Oberweningen, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.1% in Oberweningen, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Oberweningen in numbers
Where is Oberweningen?
Population of Oberweningen over time
Oberweningen had 1,800 residents in 2015 and 1,903 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,897 |
| 2021 | 1,892 |
| 2022 | 1,883 |
| 2023 | 1,891 |
| 2024 | 1,905 |
| 2025 | 1,903 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 692 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schöfflisdorf, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederweningen (3,284 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberweningen
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 | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,039 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 844 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,148 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,637 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 192 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 367 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,093 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 96 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,422 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 657 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 558.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,621 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,523 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,491 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,605 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,359 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 112 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,088 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,175 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 228 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 243 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,530 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 127.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,772 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 388 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,451 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberweningen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 607 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberweningen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberweningen?
Oberweningen has 1,903 residents (2025), ranking 1,002 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberweningen?
Oberweningen covers 4.9 km², with a density of 385 people per km².
Is the population of Oberweningen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberweningen went from 1,800 to 1,903, a change of +5.7%.
Where is Oberweningen?
Oberweningen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.503, longitude 8.408.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberweningen?
In Oberweningen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127.7 (2024), ranking 1,772 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Oberweningen?
In Oberweningen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.1% (2026), ranking 96 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberweningen?
In Oberweningen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberweningen?
The nearest to Oberweningen are Schöfflisdorf (0.7 km), Schleinikon (0.9 km), Niederweningen (2.2 km), Regensberg (3.2 km), Steinmaur (3.2 km).