Schleinikon: population and statistics
Schleinikon has a population of 884 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 1,535 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 884 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 471 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Schleinikon ranks No. 149 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schleinikon, compared with an average of 8.1% in Zürich and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 147.1 in Schleinikon, compared with an average of 704.2 in Zürich and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Schleinikon in numbers
Where is Schleinikon?
Population of Schleinikon over time
Schleinikon had 722 residents in 2015 and 884 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 858 |
| 2021 | 858 |
| 2022 | 863 |
| 2023 | 870 |
| 2024 | 868 |
| 2025 | 884 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 791 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberweningen (1,903 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schleinikon
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 | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,191 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 421 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,614 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,136 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.3% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 244 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 481 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.6% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 46.0% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 32 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 767 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 37 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 954.0 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,164 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,785 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,590 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,262 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 61 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,475 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 750 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 444 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 130 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,791 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,735 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,184 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.5% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,009 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schleinikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,403 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schleinikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schleinikon?
Schleinikon has 884 residents (2025), ranking 1,535 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schleinikon?
Schleinikon covers 5.7 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Schleinikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schleinikon went from 722 to 884, a change of +22.4%.
Where is Schleinikon?
Schleinikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.498, longitude 8.399.
District heating: what is the figure for Schleinikon?
In Schleinikon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schleinikon?
In Schleinikon, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 147.1 (2024), ranking 1,735 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schleinikon?
In Schleinikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schleinikon?
The nearest to Schleinikon are Oberweningen (0.9 km), Schöfflisdorf (1.4 km), Niederweningen (1.9 km), Boppelsen (3.0 km), Regensberg (3.4 km).