Oetwil am See: population and statistics
Oetwil am See has a population of 5,190 (2025) across 6.1 km², or 849 people per km². It ranks 417 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,190 residents
- 6.1 km²
- 849 people/km²
- 542 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oetwil am See ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 32.4% in Oetwil am See, compared with an average of 29.2% in Zürich and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.4% in Oetwil am See, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Oetwil am See in numbers
Where is Oetwil am See?
Population of Oetwil am See over time
Oetwil am See had 4,669 residents in 2015 and 5,190 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,857 |
| 2021 | 4,949 |
| 2022 | 4,947 |
| 2023 | 5,075 |
| 2024 | 5,150 |
| 2025 | 5,190 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 856 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Männedorf (11,764 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oetwil am See
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 | Oetwil am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,590 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oetwil am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,377 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 505 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,486 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.2% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,104 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,188 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oetwil am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 891 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 923 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 130 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 865 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 591.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,594 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 670 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,830 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,557 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oetwil am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 292 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 526 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 311 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 491 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,121 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 996 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oetwil am See | 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) | 434.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 651 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 735 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 598 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oetwil am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.4% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 215 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oetwil am See
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oetwil am See?
Oetwil am See has 5,190 residents (2025), ranking 417 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oetwil am See?
Oetwil am See covers 6.1 km², with a density of 849 people per km².
Is the population of Oetwil am See growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oetwil am See went from 4,669 to 5,190, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Oetwil am See?
Oetwil am See is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.271, longitude 8.721.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Oetwil am See?
In Oetwil am See, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 32.4% (2025), ranking 215 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Oetwil am See?
In Oetwil am See, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.4% (2025), ranking 1,590 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oetwil am See?
In Oetwil am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oetwil am See?
The nearest to Oetwil am See are Männedorf (2.8 km), Uetikon am See (3.3 km), Grüningen (3.5 km), Stäfa (3.5 km), Egg (4.2 km).