Abtwil: population and statistics
Abtwil has a population of 1,107 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 267 people per km². It ranks 1,395 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,107 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 267 people/km²
- 542 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Abtwil ranks No. 158 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.9% in Abtwil, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 47.8% in Abtwil, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Abtwil in numbers
Where is Abtwil?
Population of Abtwil over time
Abtwil had 970 residents in 2015 and 1,107 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 954 |
| 2021 | 991 |
| 2022 | 1,054 |
| 2023 | 1,063 |
| 2024 | 1,120 |
| 2025 | 1,107 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 581 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hohenrain (2,467 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Abtwil
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 | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,795 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 500 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,443 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 47.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 980 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 415 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 874 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 74 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,312 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,170 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 869 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,661 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,651 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,250 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,638 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 159 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,725 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,746 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.1% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,545 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 618 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Abtwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 828 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Abtwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Abtwil?
Abtwil has 1,107 residents (2025), ranking 1,395 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Abtwil?
Abtwil covers 4.2 km², with a density of 267 people per km².
Is the population of Abtwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Abtwil went from 970 to 1,107, a change of +14.1%.
Where is Abtwil?
Abtwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.176, longitude 8.356.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Abtwil?
In Abtwil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.9% (2025), ranking 1,795 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Abtwil?
In Abtwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 47.8% (2026), ranking 37 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Abtwil?
In Abtwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Abtwil?
The nearest to Abtwil are Hohenrain (2.9 km), Oberrüti (3.2 km), Sins (3.6 km), Auw (4.1 km), Dietwil (4.1 km).