Schöfflisdorf: population and statistics
Schöfflisdorf has a population of 1,420 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 354 people per km². It ranks 1,212 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,420 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 354 people/km²
- 474 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Schöfflisdorf ranks No. 134 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 86.9% in Schöfflisdorf, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 72.4% in Schöfflisdorf, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Schöfflisdorf in numbers
Where is Schöfflisdorf?
Population of Schöfflisdorf over time
Schöfflisdorf had 1,396 residents in 2015 and 1,420 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,394 |
| 2021 | 1,374 |
| 2022 | 1,361 |
| 2023 | 1,391 |
| 2024 | 1,412 |
| 2025 | 1,420 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 562 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oberweningen, 0.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steinmaur (3,758 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schöfflisdorf
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 | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.4% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 348 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 680 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,299 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.5% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,490 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.0% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 604 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 476 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.4% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 283 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,260 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.7% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,231 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,088 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 73 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 985.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,121 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.7 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,583 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,796 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,422 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,227 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 107 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,112 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.4 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 552 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.7% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,253 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 508 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 359 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,342 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 252.8 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,352 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.9% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 136 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.1% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,634 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schöfflisdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 926 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schöfflisdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schöfflisdorf?
Schöfflisdorf has 1,420 residents (2025), ranking 1,212 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schöfflisdorf?
Schöfflisdorf covers 4.0 km², with a density of 354 people per km².
Is the population of Schöfflisdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schöfflisdorf went from 1,396 to 1,420, a change of +1.7%.
Where is Schöfflisdorf?
Schöfflisdorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dielsdorf (district). Latitude 47.501, longitude 8.417.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Schöfflisdorf?
In Schöfflisdorf, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 86.9% (2024), ranking 136 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Schöfflisdorf?
In Schöfflisdorf, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 72.4% (2026), ranking 283 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schöfflisdorf?
In Schöfflisdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schöfflisdorf?
The nearest to Schöfflisdorf are Oberweningen (0.7 km), Schleinikon (1.4 km), Steinmaur (2.4 km), Regensberg (2.5 km), Niederweningen (3.0 km).