Beinwil (Freiamt): population and statistics
Beinwil (Freiamt) has a population of 1,318 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 1,265 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,318 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 578 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Beinwil (Freiamt) ranks No. 148 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 38.3% in Beinwil (Freiamt), compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 31.7% in Beinwil (Freiamt), compared with an average of 8.3% in Aargau and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Beinwil (Freiamt) in numbers
Where is Beinwil (Freiamt)?
Population of Beinwil (Freiamt) over time
Beinwil (Freiamt) had 1,080 residents in 2015 and 1,318 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,183 |
| 2021 | 1,194 |
| 2022 | 1,248 |
| 2023 | 1,279 |
| 2024 | 1,309 |
| 2025 | 1,318 |
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All indicators for Beinwil (Freiamt)
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 | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,399 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 592 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 628 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 209 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,209 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,152 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 224 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 77 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,596 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 440 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.4 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,128 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,171 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 393 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 78 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,331 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,156 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.1% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,044 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 410 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,273 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 311.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,115 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,236 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,368 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Beinwil (Freiamt) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,211 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Beinwil (Freiamt)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beinwil (Freiamt)?
Beinwil (Freiamt) has 1,318 residents (2025), ranking 1,265 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Beinwil (Freiamt)?
Beinwil (Freiamt) covers 11.3 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Beinwil (Freiamt) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beinwil (Freiamt) went from 1,080 to 1,318, a change of +22.0%.
Where is Beinwil (Freiamt)?
Beinwil (Freiamt) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.232, longitude 8.346.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Beinwil (Freiamt)?
In Beinwil (Freiamt), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 38.3% (2026), ranking 209 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Beinwil (Freiamt)?
In Beinwil (Freiamt), “Wood heating systems” stands at 31.7% (2026), ranking 224 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beinwil (Freiamt)?
In Beinwil (Freiamt), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beinwil (Freiamt)?
The nearest to Beinwil (Freiamt) are Geltwil (2.6 km), Auw (2.7 km), Mühlau (3.5 km), Merenschwand (4.2 km), Buttwil (4.8 km).