Birrhard: population and statistics
Birrhard has a population of 993 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 331 people per km². It ranks 1,463 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +42.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 993 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 331 people/km²
- 388 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Birrhard ranks No. 167 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Birrhard, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 26.8% in Birrhard, compared with an average of 69.1% in Aargau and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Birrhard in numbers
Where is Birrhard?
Population of Birrhard over time
Birrhard had 697 residents in 2015 and 993 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 742 |
| 2021 | 770 |
| 2022 | 757 |
| 2023 | 921 |
| 2024 | 969 |
| 2025 | 993 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 420 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mägenwil (2,305 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Birrhard
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 | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,660 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 477 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,544 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,473 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 111 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 264 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.8% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 486 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 819 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.8% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,074 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,936 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 245 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,628 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,963 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 982 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 61 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 69 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.5 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 728 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.4% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,418 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 318 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 347 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,356 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 349.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 951 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 26.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,763 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 62.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 38 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birrhard | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 411 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birrhard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birrhard?
Birrhard has 993 residents (2025), ranking 1,463 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birrhard?
Birrhard covers 3.0 km², with a density of 331 people per km².
Is the population of Birrhard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birrhard went from 697 to 993, a change of +42.5%.
Where is Birrhard?
Birrhard is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.434, longitude 8.246.
District heating: what is the figure for Birrhard?
In Birrhard, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Birrhard?
In Birrhard, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 26.8% (2024), ranking 1,763 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birrhard?
In Birrhard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birrhard?
The nearest to Birrhard are Mägenwil (2.5 km), Mülligen (2.7 km), Brunegg (2.7 km), Wohlenschwil (2.7 km), Mellingen (2.9 km).