Oetwil an der Limmat: population and statistics
Oetwil an der Limmat has a population of 2,604 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 944 people per km². It ranks 817 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,604 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 944 people/km²
- 414 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Oetwil an der Limmat ranks No. 110 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 3.4% in Oetwil an der Limmat, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 88.3 in Oetwil an der Limmat, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Oetwil an der Limmat in numbers
Where is Oetwil an der Limmat?
Population of Oetwil an der Limmat over time
Oetwil an der Limmat had 2,369 residents in 2015 and 2,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,529 |
| 2021 | 2,555 |
| 2022 | 2,560 |
| 2023 | 2,593 |
| 2024 | 2,573 |
| 2025 | 2,604 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geroldswil (5,402 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oetwil an der Limmat
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 an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 625 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oetwil an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,326 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 860 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,797 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,221 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.6% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,464 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oetwil an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.8% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 83 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,583 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 53 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 434.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,714 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,549 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,894 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,755 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oetwil an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,130 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 174 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 822 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 832 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 433 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oetwil an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 230 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,551 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 88.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,806 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 230 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,393 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oetwil an der Limmat | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 670 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oetwil an der Limmat
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oetwil an der Limmat?
Oetwil an der Limmat has 2,604 residents (2025), ranking 817 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oetwil an der Limmat?
Oetwil an der Limmat covers 2.8 km², with a density of 944 people per km².
Is the population of Oetwil an der Limmat growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oetwil an der Limmat went from 2,369 to 2,604, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Oetwil an der Limmat?
Oetwil an der Limmat is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.431, longitude 8.394.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Oetwil an der Limmat?
In Oetwil an der Limmat, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 3.4% (2026), ranking 1,797 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oetwil an der Limmat?
In Oetwil an der Limmat, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 88.3 (2024), ranking 1,806 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oetwil an der Limmat?
In Oetwil an der Limmat, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oetwil an der Limmat?
The nearest to Oetwil an der Limmat are Geroldswil (1.5 km), Hüttikon (1.7 km), Dänikon (2.0 km), Würenlos (2.5 km), Spreitenbach (2.5 km).