Baden: population and statistics
Baden has a population of 24,012 (2025) across 13.2 km², or 1,823 people per km². It ranks 40 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 24,012 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 1,823 people/km²
- 380 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Baden ranks No. 1 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Baden in numbers
Where is Baden?
Population of Baden over time
Baden had 22,000 residents in 2015 and 24,012 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,584 |
| 2021 | 22,606 |
| 2022 | 22,849 |
| 2023 | 23,587 |
| 2024 | 23,853 |
| 2025 | 24,012 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Dwellings”.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,845 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Baden
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 | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,503 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 13,137 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 35 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 904 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,401 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 990 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,746 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 127 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 287 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 293 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 336.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,757 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 117.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 55 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,895 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,689 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,695 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 24 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,730 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 24 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 120 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 279 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,519 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 31,657 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 18 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,318 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 39 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 387 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 990 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Baden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 295 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Baden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baden?
Baden has 24,012 residents (2025), ranking 40 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Baden?
Baden covers 13.2 km², with a density of 1,823 people per km².
Is the population of Baden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Baden went from 22,000 to 24,012, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Baden?
Baden is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.473, longitude 8.308.
Establishments: what is the figure for Baden?
In Baden, “Establishments” stands at 2,695 (2024), ranking 24 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Baden?
In Baden, “Jobs” stands at 31,657 (2024), ranking 18 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Baden?
In Baden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Baden?
The nearest to Baden are Ennetbaden (1.2 km), Wettingen (1.6 km), Obersiggenthal (2.0 km), Neuenhof (3.3 km), Freienwil (3.6 km).