Birrwil: population and statistics
Birrwil has a population of 1,416 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 415 people per km². It ranks 1,216 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,416 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 415 people/km²
- 564 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Birrwil ranks No. 140 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.1 in Birrwil, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 24.6% in Birrwil, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Birrwil in numbers
Where is Birrwil?
Population of Birrwil over time
Birrwil had 1,132 residents in 2015 and 1,416 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,185 |
| 2021 | 1,271 |
| 2022 | 1,357 |
| 2023 | 1,389 |
| 2024 | 1,414 |
| 2025 | 1,416 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 478 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Beinwil am See (3,711 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Birrwil
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 | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 319 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 803 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,181 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 445 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 387 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 867 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 440 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 50 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,561 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 730.2 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,441 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,438 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,206 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,132 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,315 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 109 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,099 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 512 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.2% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,038 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.0% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 560 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 204 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,604 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 144.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,742 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 317 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,522 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birrwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 715 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birrwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birrwil?
Birrwil has 1,416 residents (2025), ranking 1,216 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birrwil?
Birrwil covers 3.4 km², with a density of 415 people per km².
Is the population of Birrwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birrwil went from 1,132 to 1,416, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Birrwil?
Birrwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.290, longitude 8.196.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Birrwil?
In Birrwil, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.1 (2024), ranking 1,742 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Birrwil?
In Birrwil, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 24.6% (2025), ranking 319 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birrwil?
In Birrwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birrwil?
The nearest to Birrwil are Beinwil am See (2.5 km), Meisterschwanden (2.7 km), Leutwil (2.7 km), Leimbach (AG) (2.8 km), Boniswil (3.2 km).