Biberstein: population and statistics
Biberstein has a population of 1,653 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 403 people per km². It ranks 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,653 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 403 people/km²
- 374 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Biberstein ranks No. 125 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Biberstein, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 1.9% in Biberstein, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Biberstein in numbers
Where is Biberstein?
Population of Biberstein over time
Biberstein had 1,477 residents in 2015 and 1,653 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,588 |
| 2021 | 1,617 |
| 2022 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | 1,644 |
| 2024 | 1,657 |
| 2025 | 1,653 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 574 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Küttigen (7,025 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Biberstein
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 | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 90 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 815 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,172 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 160 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 363 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,056 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 959 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,054 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,091 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 968 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,469 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,757 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,425 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,279 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 92 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,217 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,315 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 549 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 312 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,406 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 188.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,601 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 17 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 1.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,770 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Biberstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,482 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Biberstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biberstein?
Biberstein has 1,653 residents (2025), ranking 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Biberstein?
Biberstein covers 4.1 km², with a density of 403 people per km².
Is the population of Biberstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biberstein went from 1,477 to 1,653, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Biberstein?
Biberstein is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Aarau (district). Latitude 47.414, longitude 8.082.
District heating: what is the figure for Biberstein?
In Biberstein, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Biberstein?
In Biberstein, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 1.9% (2024), ranking 1,770 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biberstein?
In Biberstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biberstein?
The nearest to Biberstein are Küttigen (2.4 km), Buchs (AG) (2.9 km), Thalheim (AG) (3.1 km), Rupperswil (3.7 km), Aarau (3.7 km).