Uster Population 2026

Uster has a population of 34,715, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.4% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,715

Rank in Switzerland

#19

Coordinates

47.35°N, 8.72°E

~469 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

106 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zurich

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Zürich	415,367	#1
Winterthur	111,840	#6
Wetzikon	24,764	#29
Horgen	22,662	#32
Opfikon	21,554	#34
Dietikon	20,893	#37
Bülach	20,443	#39
Dübendorf	19,882	#42

Cities near Uster

Wetzikon24,764 people · ~6 km away
Dübendorf19,882 people · ~10 km away
Zürich415,367 people · ~13 km away
Horgen22,662 people · ~13 km away
Opfikon21,554 people · ~14 km away
Seen (Kreis 3)15,434 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uster?

Uster has a population of 34,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Uster in?

Uster is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Is Uster the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 106 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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