Regensdorf: population and statistics
Regensdorf has a population of 20,701 (2025) across 14.6 km², or 1,416 people per km². It ranks 53 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 20,701 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 1,416 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Regensdorf ranks No. 12 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 3.4% in Regensdorf, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Regensdorf in numbers
Where is Regensdorf?
Population of Regensdorf over time
Regensdorf had 18,036 residents in 2015 and 20,701 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,568 |
| 2021 | 18,543 |
| 2022 | 18,739 |
| 2023 | 19,676 |
| 2024 | 20,282 |
| 2025 | 20,701 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dällikon, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zürich (440,935 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Regensdorf
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 | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 9,958 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 64 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.4% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,798 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,568 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 726 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.2% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 239 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,412 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 613 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 319 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 247 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 902.1 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,248 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 116.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 58 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,617 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,588 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,354 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 72 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,681 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 64 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.2 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 422 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 970 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 10,638 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 89 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 513.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 460 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.6% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 455 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.6% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 914 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Regensdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 109 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Regensdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Regensdorf?
Regensdorf has 20,701 residents (2025), ranking 53 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Regensdorf?
Regensdorf covers 14.6 km², with a density of 1,416 people per km².
Is the population of Regensdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Regensdorf went from 18,036 to 20,701, a change of +14.8%.
Where is Regensdorf?
Regensdorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.438, longitude 8.474.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Regensdorf?
In Regensdorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 3.4% (2026), ranking 1,798 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Regensdorf?
In Regensdorf, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 116.3 GWh/year (2026), ranking 58 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Regensdorf?
In Regensdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Regensdorf?
The nearest to Regensdorf are Dällikon (2.7 km), Unterengstringen (3.2 km), Oberengstringen (3.2 km), Weiningen (ZH) (3.5 km), Buchs (ZH) (3.6 km).