Ottenbach: population and statistics
Ottenbach has a population of 3,038 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 610 people per km². It ranks 723 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,038 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 610 people/km²
- 412 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Ottenbach ranks No. 104 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 42.7% in Ottenbach, compared with an average of 27.9% in Zürich and 26.1% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.7% in Ottenbach, compared with an average of 16.2% in Zürich and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Ottenbach in numbers
Where is Ottenbach?
Population of Ottenbach over time
Ottenbach had 2,569 residents in 2015 and 3,038 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,704 |
| 2021 | 2,745 |
| 2022 | 2,858 |
| 2023 | 2,973 |
| 2024 | 2,973 |
| 2025 | 3,038 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 697 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jonen, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Obfelden (6,081 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ottenbach
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 | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 619 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,405 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 819 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,035 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 364 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 402 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,085 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 669 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,099 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 171 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 636 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 986.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,119 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,046 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,363 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,489 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 764 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 185 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 789 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,072 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,657 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 100 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 724 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 989 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 238.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,414 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,275 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 242 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ottenbach | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,068 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ottenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ottenbach?
Ottenbach has 3,038 residents (2025), ranking 723 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ottenbach?
Ottenbach covers 5.0 km², with a density of 610 people per km².
Is the population of Ottenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ottenbach went from 2,569 to 3,038, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Ottenbach?
Ottenbach is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Affoltern (district). Latitude 47.281, longitude 8.404.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Ottenbach?
In Ottenbach, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 42.7% (2026), ranking 100 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Ottenbach?
In Ottenbach, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.7% (2024), ranking 242 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ottenbach?
In Ottenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ottenbach?
The nearest to Ottenbach are Jonen (1.9 km), Obfelden (2.5 km), Merenschwand (2.9 km), Aristau (3.2 km), Oberlunkhofen (3.5 km).