Unterengstringen: population and statistics
Unterengstringen has a population of 4,361 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 1,306 people per km². It ranks 518 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,361 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 1,306 people/km²
- 424 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Unterengstringen ranks No. 87 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 287.8 kW in Unterengstringen, compared with an average of 571.3 kW in Zürich and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 9.8% in Unterengstringen, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Unterengstringen in numbers
Where is Unterengstringen?
Population of Unterengstringen over time
Unterengstringen had 3,648 residents in 2015 and 4,361 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,984 |
| 2021 | 4,116 |
| 2022 | 4,119 |
| 2023 | 4,308 |
| 2024 | 4,345 |
| 2025 | 4,361 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberengstringen (7,076 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Unterengstringen
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 | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 844 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,043 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 591 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.4% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 460 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.0% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,441 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.0% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,513 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,659 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 99 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 287.8 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,768 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.5 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,032 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,481 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,726 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 235 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 653 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 361 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 418 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.8 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 392 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.3% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 356 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,003 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 821 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 230.0 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 1,447 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.1% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 914 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.7% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 679 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Unterengstringen | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.2% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 421 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Unterengstringen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Unterengstringen?
Unterengstringen has 4,361 residents (2025), ranking 518 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Unterengstringen?
Unterengstringen covers 3.3 km², with a density of 1,306 people per km².
Is the population of Unterengstringen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Unterengstringen went from 3,648 to 4,361, a change of +19.5%.
Where is Unterengstringen?
Unterengstringen is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.415, longitude 8.450.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Unterengstringen?
In Unterengstringen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 287.8 kW (2026), ranking 1,768 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Unterengstringen?
In Unterengstringen, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 1,618 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Unterengstringen?
In Unterengstringen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Unterengstringen?
The nearest to Unterengstringen are Oberengstringen (1.1 km), Weiningen (ZH) (1.3 km), Schlieren (1.8 km), Dällikon (3.0 km), Geroldswil (3.1 km).