Dietikon Population 2026

Dietikon has a population of 20,893, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dietikon (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,893

Rank in Switzerland

#37

Coordinates

47.40°N, 8.40°E

~397 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

88 km

55 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zurich

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Zürich	415,367	#1
Winterthur	111,840	#6
Uster	34,715	#19
Wetzikon	24,764	#29
Horgen	22,662	#32
Opfikon	21,554	#34
Bülach	20,443	#39
Dübendorf	19,882	#42

Cities near Dietikon

Wettingen18,191 people · ~9 km away
Baden19,340 people · ~11 km away
Zürich415,367 people · ~12 km away
Opfikon21,554 people · ~14 km away
Adliswil15,230 people · ~14 km away
Kloten16,289 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dietikon?

Dietikon has a population of 20,893 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Dietikon in?

Dietikon is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Is Dietikon the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 88 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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