Ossingen: population and statistics
Ossingen has a population of 1,859 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 1,013 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,859 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 421 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Ossingen ranks No. 125 by population.
District heating: 18.3% in Ossingen, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.9% in Ossingen, compared with an average of 50.5% in Zürich and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Ossingen in numbers
Where is Ossingen?
Population of Ossingen over time
Ossingen had 1,426 residents in 2015 and 1,859 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,724 |
| 2021 | 1,696 |
| 2022 | 1,710 |
| 2023 | 1,703 |
| 2024 | 1,835 |
| 2025 | 1,859 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,831 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Truttikon, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andelfingen (3,719 residents), 4.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ossingen
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 | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 851 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,138 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 502 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.8% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 388 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.9% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 184 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,573 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.1% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 167 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 92 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,215 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.1 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 975 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,334 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 611 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 122 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,109 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 97 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,185 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,448 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,449 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 199 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 506 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,158 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 272.2 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,284 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 544 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.8% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,397 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ossingen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,341 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ossingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ossingen?
Ossingen has 1,859 residents (2025), ranking 1,013 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ossingen?
Ossingen covers 13.1 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Ossingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ossingen went from 1,426 to 1,859, a change of +30.4%.
Where is Ossingen?
Ossingen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.613, longitude 8.727.
District heating: what is the figure for Ossingen?
In Ossingen, “District heating” stands at 18.3% (2026), ranking 92 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ossingen?
In Ossingen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.9% (2026), ranking 184 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ossingen?
In Ossingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ossingen?
The nearest to Ossingen are Truttikon (1.9 km), Kleinandelfingen (3.6 km), Trüllikon (3.9 km), Thalheim an der Thur (4.1 km), Andelfingen (4.1 km).