Brunegg: population and statistics
Brunegg has a population of 971 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 622 people per km². It ranks 1,474 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 971 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 622 people/km²
- 422 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Brunegg ranks No. 169 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Brunegg, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 48.8% in Brunegg, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Brunegg in numbers
Where is Brunegg?
Population of Brunegg over time
Brunegg had 732 residents in 2015 and 971 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 866 |
| 2021 | 871 |
| 2022 | 877 |
| 2023 | 907 |
| 2024 | 920 |
| 2025 | 971 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mägenwil (2,305 residents), 1.3 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 Brunegg
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 | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,752 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 426 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,608 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 28 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 955 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 162 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,382 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,142 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,656 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,441 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,936 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 523 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 59 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,616 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 50 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,585 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.5 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,475 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.0% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 818 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 670 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,027 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 690.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 210 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 324 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,207 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brunegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 418 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brunegg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brunegg?
Brunegg has 971 residents (2025), ranking 1,474 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brunegg?
Brunegg covers 1.6 km², with a density of 622 people per km².
Is the population of Brunegg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brunegg went from 732 to 971, a change of +32.7%.
Where is Brunegg?
Brunegg is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.419, longitude 8.218.
District heating: what is the figure for Brunegg?
In Brunegg, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Brunegg?
In Brunegg, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brunegg?
In Brunegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brunegg?
The nearest to Brunegg are Mägenwil (1.3 km), Othmarsingen (2.0 km), Birr (2.1 km), Möriken-Wildegg (2.6 km), Birrhard (2.7 km).