Urdorf: population and statistics
Urdorf has a population of 10,539 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 1,383 people per km². It ranks 169 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,539 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 1,383 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Urdorf ranks No. 33 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.7% in Urdorf, compared with an average of 20.9% in Zürich and 22.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 84.2% in Urdorf, compared with an average of 63.4% in Zürich and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Urdorf in numbers
Where is Urdorf?
Population of Urdorf over time
Urdorf had 9,688 residents in 2015 and 10,539 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,019 |
| 2021 | 10,222 |
| 2022 | 10,332 |
| 2023 | 10,424 |
| 2024 | 10,503 |
| 2025 | 10,539 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schlieren (20,474 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Urdorf
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 | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 1,086 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,902 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 203 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.7% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,759 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.8% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 1,678 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.2% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 47 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.4% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,744 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.0% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,609 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 547.3 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.2 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 326 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,759 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,707 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 667 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 199 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 768 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 183 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.9 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 622 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.1% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 371 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,926 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 113 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 752.1 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 163 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.5% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 366 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.2% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,030 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Urdorf | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 387 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Urdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Urdorf?
Urdorf has 10,539 residents (2025), ranking 169 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Urdorf?
Urdorf covers 7.6 km², with a density of 1,383 people per km².
Is the population of Urdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Urdorf went from 9,688 to 10,539, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Urdorf?
Urdorf is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Dietikon (district). Latitude 47.387, longitude 8.428.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Urdorf?
In Urdorf, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.7% (2026), ranking 1,759 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Urdorf?
In Urdorf, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 84.2% (2026), ranking 47 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Urdorf?
In Urdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Urdorf?
The nearest to Urdorf are Schlieren (2.1 km), Uitikon (2.5 km), Dietikon (2.8 km), Bergdietikon (3.2 km), Unterengstringen (3.5 km).