Berikon: population and statistics
Berikon has a population of 5,026 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 934 people per km². It ranks 433 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,026 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 934 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Berikon ranks No. 40 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 84.3% in Berikon, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 6.1% in Berikon, compared with an average of 16.6% in Aargau and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Berikon in numbers
Where is Berikon?
Population of Berikon over time
Berikon had 4,608 residents in 2015 and 5,026 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,749 |
| 2021 | 4,826 |
| 2022 | 4,880 |
| 2023 | 4,934 |
| 2024 | 5,000 |
| 2025 | 5,026 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 754 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zufikon, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bremgarten (AG) (8,902 residents), 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Berikon
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 | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 757 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,351 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 513 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 6.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,746 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,354 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.4% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,020 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 45 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,606 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,401 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 134 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 835 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 501.3 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 797 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,187 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,656 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 328 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 446 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 290 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 527 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 318 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,330 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 664 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 264.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,310 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.1% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 110 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.7% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,564 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Berikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.7% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 701 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Berikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berikon?
Berikon has 5,026 residents (2025), ranking 433 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Berikon?
Berikon covers 5.4 km², with a density of 934 people per km².
Is the population of Berikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Berikon went from 4,608 to 5,026, a change of +9.1%.
Where is Berikon?
Berikon is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.352, longitude 8.374.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Berikon?
In Berikon, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 84.3% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Berikon?
In Berikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 6.1% (2026), ranking 1,746 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Berikon?
In Berikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Berikon?
The nearest to Berikon are Zufikon (1.3 km), Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg (2.0 km), Oberwil-Lieli (2.3 km), Widen (2.3 km), Bremgarten (AG) (2.5 km).