Besenbüren: population and statistics
Besenbüren has a population of 677 (2025) across 2.4 km², or 284 people per km². It ranks 1,669 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 677 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 284 people/km²
- 468 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Besenbüren ranks No. 185 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Besenbüren, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.9% in Besenbüren, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Besenbüren in numbers
Where is Besenbüren?
Population of Besenbüren over time
Besenbüren had 607 residents in 2015 and 677 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 632 |
| 2021 | 632 |
| 2022 | 628 |
| 2023 | 639 |
| 2024 | 637 |
| 2025 | 677 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 333 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rottenschwil, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bünzen (1,247 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Besenbüren
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 | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,767 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 316 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,748 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 182 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 426 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 930 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 292 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 40 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,689 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,007 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 221 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,741 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,665 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 701 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 51 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,683 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 41 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,689 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,087 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 667 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 139 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,770 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 205.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,544 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,183 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 645 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Besenbüren | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,426 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Besenbüren
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Besenbüren?
Besenbüren has 677 residents (2025), ranking 1,669 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Besenbüren?
Besenbüren covers 2.4 km², with a density of 284 people per km².
Is the population of Besenbüren growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Besenbüren went from 607 to 677, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Besenbüren?
Besenbüren is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.315, longitude 8.346.
District heating: what is the figure for Besenbüren?
In Besenbüren, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Besenbüren?
In Besenbüren, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.9% (2025), ranking 1,767 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Besenbüren?
In Besenbüren, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Besenbüren?
The nearest to Besenbüren are Rottenschwil (1.2 km), Bünzen (1.6 km), Unterlunkhofen (2.8 km), Boswil (2.9 km), Oberwil-Lieli (3.5 km).