Ammerswil: population and statistics
Ammerswil has a population of 801 (2025) across 3.2 km², or 251 people per km². It ranks 1,582 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 801 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 251 people/km²
- 462 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Ammerswil ranks No. 179 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.8% in Ammerswil, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 164.8 in Ammerswil, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Ammerswil in numbers
Where is Ammerswil?
Population of Ammerswil over time
Ammerswil had 682 residents in 2015 and 801 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 735 |
| 2021 | 735 |
| 2022 | 777 |
| 2023 | 795 |
| 2024 | 802 |
| 2025 | 801 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 447 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dintikon (2,405 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,524 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ammerswil
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 | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,357 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 341 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,716 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 803 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,133 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 45 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 902 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 409 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 398 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,284 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 737 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,818 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,928 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,186 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 54 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,662 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,002 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 818 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 132 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,785 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.8 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,680 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,405 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 714 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ammerswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ammerswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ammerswil?
Ammerswil has 801 residents (2025), ranking 1,582 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ammerswil?
Ammerswil covers 3.2 km², with a density of 251 people per km².
Is the population of Ammerswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ammerswil went from 682 to 801, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Ammerswil?
Ammerswil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.369, longitude 8.207.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Ammerswil?
In Ammerswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.8% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ammerswil?
In Ammerswil, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 164.8 (2024), ranking 1,680 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ammerswil?
In Ammerswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ammerswil?
The nearest to Ammerswil are Dintikon (1.8 km), Hendschiken (2.2 km), Egliswil (2.6 km), Lenzburg (2.8 km), Dottikon (3.0 km).