Böttstein: population and statistics
Böttstein has a population of 4,428 (2025) across 7.4 km², or 596 people per km². It ranks 508 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,428 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 596 people/km²
- 348 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Böttstein ranks No. 56 by population.
District heating: 65.1% in Böttstein, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 43.8% in Böttstein, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Böttstein in numbers
Where is Böttstein?
Population of Böttstein over time
Böttstein had 3,916 residents in 2015 and 4,428 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,982 |
| 2021 | 4,035 |
| 2022 | 4,143 |
| 2023 | 4,305 |
| 2024 | 4,326 |
| 2025 | 4,428 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,041 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Leuggern, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zurzach (8,346 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Böttstein
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 | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 419 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,021 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 595 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,558 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 976 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,042 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,755 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,709 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,364 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 65.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 3 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 85 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,564 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 476 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 570 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,891 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,195 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 231 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 665 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 217 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 686 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,548 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) | 31.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 698 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,842 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 506 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 416.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 712 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,349 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 162 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Böttstein | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 46 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Böttstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Böttstein?
Böttstein has 4,428 residents (2025), ranking 508 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Böttstein?
Böttstein covers 7.4 km², with a density of 596 people per km².
Is the population of Böttstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Böttstein went from 3,916 to 4,428, a change of +13.1%.
Where is Böttstein?
Böttstein is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zurzach (district). Latitude 47.557, longitude 8.225.
District heating: what is the figure for Böttstein?
In Böttstein, “District heating” stands at 65.1% (2026), ranking 3 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Böttstein?
In Böttstein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 43.8% (2025), ranking 46 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Böttstein?
In Böttstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Böttstein?
The nearest to Böttstein are Leuggern (2.8 km), Döttingen (3.0 km), Mandach (3.1 km), Villigen (3.4 km), Klingnau (3.5 km).