Dänikon 
ZH
Dänikon is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 1,861 residents (FSO), 28.8 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,895 in income tax here, rank 290 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Gemeindepräsident: José Torche.
News from the commune
News
- "DäniNews" for the 4th quarter 2026 machine translatedOriginal: «DäniNews» für das 4. Quartal 2026
- Chipping action machine translatedOriginal: Häckselaktion
- Raclette party machine translatedOriginal: Racletteschmaus
- Office hours of the Municipal President machine translatedOriginal: Sprechstunde Gemeindepräsident
More news (4)
- "Treasure!" with Schreiber vs. Schneider machine translatedOriginal: «Schatz!» mit Schreiber vs. Schneider
- Results of the votes and elections on 27.09.2026 machine translatedOriginal: Abstimmungs- und Wahlresultate vom 27.09.2026
- Road maintenance work 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Strassen-Unterhaltsarbeiten 2026
- In the Furttal, passenger service with self-driving vehicles begins machine translatedOriginal: Im Furttal startet der Passagierbetrieb mit selbstfahrenden Fahrzeugen
Read from the commune website on 10 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 111 | 114 | 114 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 122 | 122 | 120 | 120 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Dänikon: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Dänikon special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Dänikon lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
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Commune finances
Show table
| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.1 | 10.2 | 1.9 | 1,010 |
| 2024 | 10.3 | 9.2 | 1.0 | 551 |
| 2023 | 8.9 | 9.0 | −0.2 | −99 |
| 2022 | 9.3 | 8.8 | 0.4 | 231 |
| 2021 | 7.8 | 8.3 | −0.5 | −252 |
| 2020 | 7.7 | 8.0 | −0.3 | −160 |
| 2019 | 7.8 | 8.0 | −0.2 | −119 |
| 2018 | −0.6 | −335 | ||
| 2017 | 0.1 | 79 | ||
| 2016 | −0.3 | −181 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement, political commune. Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich; revenue and expenditure from 2019 (HRM2).
Authorities
Commune council
- JTJosé TorcheMayorPresidency, Finance Director, Member of Political Interest Community 8114
- CLChristian Lucek1st deputy mayor · SVPBuildings Director, Real Estate Director
- MKMelanie Körtner2nd deputy mayorSocial Affairs Director, Member of Political Interest Community 8114
- IBIrene BärMemberHealth Director, Security Director, Member of Political Interest Community 8114
- CGClaudio GislerMemberCivil Engineering and Utilities Director, Member of Political Interest Community 8114
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 25 | 14 | 17 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| Deaths | 5 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 35 people moved to Dänikon from abroad, 29 of them foreign nationals; 21 moved abroad. Net international migration: +14.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 6 | 6 |
| EU | 20 | 14 |
| rest of Europe | 7 | 1 |
| Africa | 1 | 0 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 1 | 0 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 5rest of Europe 4
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- HüttikonZurich · 2 km
- Oetwil an der LimmatZurich · 2 km
- OtelfingenZurich · 2 km
- GeroldswilZurich · 2 km
- DällikonZurich · 3 km
- Buchs (ZH)Zurich · 3 km
- BoppelsenZurich · 3 km
- WürenlosAargau · 3 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Dänikon?
1,861 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Dänikon?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,895 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Dänikon?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,196 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Dänikon?
28.8 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Gemeindepräsident of Dänikon?
José Torche.
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.daenikon.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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