Birmenstorf (AG): population and statistics
Birmenstorf (AG) has a population of 3,053 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 391 people per km². It ranks 721 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,053 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 391 people/km²
- 400 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Birmenstorf (AG) ranks No. 82 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 67.6% in Birmenstorf (AG), compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 16.3% in Birmenstorf (AG), compared with an average of 16.6% in Aargau and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,155 kWh a year here.
Birmenstorf (AG) in numbers
Where is Birmenstorf (AG)?
Population of Birmenstorf (AG) over time
Birmenstorf (AG) had 2,922 residents in 2015 and 3,053 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,962 |
| 2021 | 2,955 |
| 2022 | 3,010 |
| 2023 | 3,040 |
| 2024 | 3,066 |
| 2025 | 3,053 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,092 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mülligen, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gebenstorf (5,840 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,620 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Birmenstorf (AG)
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 | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,251 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,403 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 821 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 583 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 703 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 434 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 873 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 705 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,151 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 118 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 960.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,153 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 805 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,490 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,077 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 175 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 866 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 198 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 739 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.9 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 902 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) | 33.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,101 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 771 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 360.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 915 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,237 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 683 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birmenstorf (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 742 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birmenstorf (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birmenstorf (AG)?
Birmenstorf (AG) has 3,053 residents (2025), ranking 721 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birmenstorf (AG)?
Birmenstorf (AG) covers 7.8 km², with a density of 391 people per km².
Is the population of Birmenstorf (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birmenstorf (AG) went from 2,922 to 3,053, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Birmenstorf (AG)?
Birmenstorf (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.464, longitude 8.250.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Birmenstorf (AG)?
In Birmenstorf (AG), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 67.6% (2026), ranking 434 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Birmenstorf (AG)?
In Birmenstorf (AG), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 16.3% (2026), ranking 1,280 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birmenstorf (AG)?
In Birmenstorf (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,155 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birmenstorf (AG)?
The nearest to Birmenstorf (AG) are Mülligen (1.0 km), Gebenstorf (1.9 km), Hausen (AG) (2.7 km), Windisch (2.8 km), Birrhard (3.3 km).