Obfelden: population and statistics
Obfelden has a population of 6,081 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 806 people per km². It ranks 338 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,081 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 806 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Obfelden ranks No. 58 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 42.2% in Obfelden, compared with an average of 20.2% in Zürich and 15.5% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 54.9% in Obfelden, compared with an average of 67.3% in Zürich and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Obfelden in numbers
Where is Obfelden?
Population of Obfelden over time
Obfelden had 5,009 residents in 2015 and 6,081 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,779 |
| 2021 | 5,760 |
| 2022 | 5,787 |
| 2023 | 5,881 |
| 2024 | 5,961 |
| 2025 | 6,081 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,056 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ottenbach, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Affoltern am Albis (12,911 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Obfelden
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 | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,392 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,728 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 425 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,496 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.5% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 240 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 455 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 62 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,256 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 734 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 229 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 429 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,092 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 966 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.6 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 637 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,192 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,655 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 319 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 466 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 306 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 503 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,504 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.9% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 221 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,607 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 580 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 264.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,312 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.0% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 414 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,129 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Obfelden | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 608 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Obfelden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obfelden?
Obfelden has 6,081 residents (2025), ranking 338 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Obfelden?
Obfelden covers 7.5 km², with a density of 806 people per km².
Is the population of Obfelden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Obfelden went from 5,009 to 6,081, a change of +21.4%.
Where is Obfelden?
Obfelden is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.264, longitude 8.424.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Obfelden?
In Obfelden, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 42.2% (2026), ranking 62 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Obfelden?
In Obfelden, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 54.9% (2026), ranking 1,607 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obfelden?
In Obfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obfelden?
The nearest to Obfelden are Ottenbach (2.5 km), Affoltern am Albis (2.8 km), Maschwanden (3.2 km), Merenschwand (3.5 km), Mettmenstetten (3.7 km).