Uitikon: population and statistics
Uitikon has a population of 5,749 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 1,313 people per km². It ranks 365 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +39.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,749 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 1,313 people/km²
- 555 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Uitikon ranks No. 65 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 84.9% in Uitikon, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 90.4% in Uitikon, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Uitikon in numbers
Where is Uitikon?
Population of Uitikon over time
Uitikon had 4,112 residents in 2015 and 5,749 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,809 |
| 2021 | 5,030 |
| 2022 | 5,105 |
| 2023 | 5,510 |
| 2024 | 5,699 |
| 2025 | 5,749 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 613 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Birmensdorf (ZH), 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Urdorf (10,539 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Uitikon
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 | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,714 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 430 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.2% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,719 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.7% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 129 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.4% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.9% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,585 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,654 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 137 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 811 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 561.9 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,613 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 822 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,441 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,729 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 327 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 447 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 511 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 283 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 307 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 576 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 994 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,270 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 698 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 220.9 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,483 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.4% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 69 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.9% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,651 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uitikon | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.1% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 671 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uitikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uitikon?
Uitikon has 5,749 residents (2025), ranking 365 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uitikon?
Uitikon covers 4.4 km², with a density of 1,313 people per km².
Is the population of Uitikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uitikon went from 4,112 to 5,749, a change of +39.8%.
Where is Uitikon?
Uitikon is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.372, longitude 8.453.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Uitikon?
In Uitikon, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 84.9% (2026), ranking 37 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Uitikon?
In Uitikon, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 90.4% (2024), ranking 69 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uitikon?
In Uitikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uitikon?
The nearest to Uitikon are Birmensdorf (ZH) (2.3 km), Urdorf (2.5 km), Schlieren (3.0 km), Wettswil am Albis (4.0 km), Aesch (ZH) (4.1 km).