Regensberg: population and statistics
Regensberg has a population of 484 (2025) across 2.4 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 1,827 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 484 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 204 people/km²
- 603 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Regensberg ranks No. 158 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Regensberg in numbers
Where is Regensberg?
Population of Regensberg over time
Regensberg had 468 residents in 2015 and 484 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 459 |
| 2021 | 458 |
| 2022 | 464 |
| 2023 | 462 |
| 2024 | 478 |
| 2025 | 484 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 332 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dielsdorf (6,817 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Regensberg
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 | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 272 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,811 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.0% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.2% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 4 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 2,074 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 289.2 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,061 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,640 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 40 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,802 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.6% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 262 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,489 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 541.3 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.8% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 2.3% | 16.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Regensberg | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Regensberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Regensberg?
Regensberg has 484 residents (2025), ranking 1,827 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Regensberg?
Regensberg covers 2.4 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Regensberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Regensberg went from 468 to 484, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Regensberg?
Regensberg is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.484, longitude 8.439.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Regensberg?
In Regensberg, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 4 (2026), ranking 2,074 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Regensberg?
In Regensberg, “Dwellings” stands at 272 (2026), ranking 1,811 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Regensberg?
In Regensberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Regensberg?
The nearest to Regensberg are Dielsdorf (1.2 km), Steinmaur (1.3 km), Schöfflisdorf (2.5 km), Buchs (ZH) (2.8 km), Boppelsen (3.0 km).