Opfikon: population and statistics
Opfikon has a population of 21,462 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 3,839 people per km². It ranks 51 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 21,462 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 3,839 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Opfikon ranks No. 11 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.0% in Opfikon, compared with an average of 17.6% in Zürich and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 2.7% in Opfikon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Opfikon in numbers
Where is Opfikon?
Population of Opfikon over time
Opfikon had 18,617 residents in 2015 and 21,462 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,954 |
| 2021 | 21,066 |
| 2022 | 21,213 |
| 2023 | 21,553 |
| 2024 | 21,554 |
| 2025 | 21,462 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 783 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Kloten, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dübendorf (33,214 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Opfikon
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 | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,805 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 10,415 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 59 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.7% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,804 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.9% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 190 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.1% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,771 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 651 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,773 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 175 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 168 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 648 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 383.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,739 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 68.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 184 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,205 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,791 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,662 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 51 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,319 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 38 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.1 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 143 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 327 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 26,825 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 26 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,250 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 45 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.2% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 133 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,434 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Opfikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.3% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 24 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Opfikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Opfikon?
Opfikon has 21,462 residents (2025), ranking 51 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Opfikon?
Opfikon covers 5.6 km², with a density of 3,839 people per km².
Is the population of Opfikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Opfikon went from 18,617 to 21,462, a change of +15.3%.
Where is Opfikon?
Opfikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Bülach (district). Latitude 47.433, longitude 8.572.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Opfikon?
In Opfikon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.0% (2025), ranking 1,805 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Opfikon?
In Opfikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 1,804 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Opfikon?
In Opfikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Opfikon?
The nearest to Opfikon are Kloten (1.9 km), Wallisellen (2.7 km), Rümlang (3.7 km), Dietlikon (3.8 km), Bassersdorf (4.4 km).