Bremgarten (AG): population and statistics
Bremgarten (AG) has a population of 8,902 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 784 people per km². It ranks 223 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,902 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 784 people/km²
- 371 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Bremgarten (AG) ranks No. 20 by population.
District heating: 34.6% in Bremgarten (AG), compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Bremgarten (AG) in numbers
Where is Bremgarten (AG)?
Population of Bremgarten (AG) over time
Bremgarten (AG) had 7,775 residents in 2015 and 8,902 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,415 |
| 2021 | 8,613 |
| 2022 | 8,705 |
| 2023 | 8,834 |
| 2024 | 8,871 |
| 2025 | 8,902 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,591 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zufikon, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wohlen (AG) (18,162 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Bremgarten (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 | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,062 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,461 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 232 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,044 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 613 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,378 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,199 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,533 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 34.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 213 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 473 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 923.7 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 63.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 211 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,128 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,364 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 685 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 191 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 634 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 662 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 781 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,906 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 196 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 551.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 390 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 429 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 959 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bremgarten (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 627 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bremgarten (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bremgarten (AG)?
Bremgarten (AG) has 8,902 residents (2025), ranking 223 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bremgarten (AG)?
Bremgarten (AG) covers 11.4 km², with a density of 784 people per km².
Is the population of Bremgarten (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bremgarten (AG) went from 7,775 to 8,902, a change of +14.5%.
Where is Bremgarten (AG)?
Bremgarten (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.353, longitude 8.340.
District heating: what is the figure for Bremgarten (AG)?
In Bremgarten (AG), “District heating” stands at 34.6% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bremgarten (AG)?
In Bremgarten (AG), “Establishments” stands at 685 (2024), ranking 191 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bremgarten (AG)?
In Bremgarten (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bremgarten (AG)?
The nearest to Bremgarten (AG) are Zufikon (1.7 km), Eggenwil (2.0 km), Widen (2.4 km), Berikon (2.5 km), Waltenschwil (3.2 km).