Rümlang: population and statistics
Rümlang has a population of 8,363 (2025) across 12.4 km², or 674 people per km². It ranks 236 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,363 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 674 people/km²
- 428 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rümlang ranks No. 40 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 7.3% in Rümlang, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Rümlang in numbers
Where is Rümlang?
Population of Rümlang over time
Rümlang had 7,774 residents in 2015 and 8,363 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,277 |
| 2021 | 8,296 |
| 2022 | 8,186 |
| 2023 | 8,194 |
| 2024 | 8,243 |
| 2025 | 8,363 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,738 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberglatt, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Opfikon (21,462 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Rümlang
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 | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,597 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,759 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 285 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.3% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,715 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 525 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.3% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,469 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 940 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 33.0% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 187 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.8% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,633 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 230 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,133 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 905 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 70.3 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 180 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,407 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,097 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 787 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 161 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 917 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 139 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 109.6 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 139 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,107 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 130 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 849.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 122 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 756 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 571 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rümlang | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 279 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rümlang
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rümlang?
Rümlang has 8,363 residents (2025), ranking 236 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rümlang?
Rümlang covers 12.4 km², with a density of 674 people per km².
Is the population of Rümlang growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rümlang went from 7,774 to 8,363, a change of +7.6%.
Where is Rümlang?
Rümlang is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.453, longitude 8.533.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rümlang?
In Rümlang, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.3% (2026), ranking 1,715 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Rümlang?
In Rümlang, “Jobs” stands at 7,107 (2024), ranking 130 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rümlang?
In Rümlang, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rümlang?
The nearest to Rümlang are Oberglatt (2.9 km), Opfikon (3.7 km), Kloten (3.8 km), Winkel (4.6 km), Regensdorf (4.7 km).