Uetikon am See: population and statistics
Uetikon am See has a population of 6,744 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 1,932 people per km². It ranks 301 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,744 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 1,932 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Uetikon am See ranks No. 56 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 81.5% in Uetikon am See, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 88.3% in Uetikon am See, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Uetikon am See in numbers
Where is Uetikon am See?
Population of Uetikon am See over time
Uetikon am See had 5,988 residents in 2015 and 6,744 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,225 |
| 2021 | 6,305 |
| 2022 | 6,325 |
| 2023 | 6,361 |
| 2024 | 6,663 |
| 2025 | 6,744 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 489 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Männedorf (11,764 residents), 1.7 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 Uetikon am See
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 | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 773 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,049 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 363 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.6% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 582 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,302 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 81.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 74 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,438 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,580 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 587 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 203 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 698.6 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.0 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 680 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,444 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,727 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 429 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 327 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 472 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.0 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 705 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,664 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 562 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246.7 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,372 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 109 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,538 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uetikon am See | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 668 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uetikon am See
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uetikon am See?
Uetikon am See has 6,744 residents (2025), ranking 301 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uetikon am See?
Uetikon am See covers 3.5 km², with a density of 1,932 people per km².
Is the population of Uetikon am See growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uetikon am See went from 5,988 to 6,744, a change of +12.6%.
Where is Uetikon am See?
Uetikon am See is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Meilen (district). Latitude 47.267, longitude 8.677.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Uetikon am See?
In Uetikon am See, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 81.5% (2026), ranking 74 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Uetikon am See?
In Uetikon am See, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 88.3% (2024), ranking 109 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uetikon am See?
In Uetikon am See, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uetikon am See?
The nearest to Uetikon am See are Männedorf (1.7 km), Meilen (2.7 km), Oetwil am See (3.3 km), Egg (4.0 km), Wädenswil (4.1 km).