Dottikon: population and statistics
Dottikon has a population of 4,240 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 1,093 people per km². It ranks 529 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,240 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 1,093 people/km²
- 413 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Dottikon ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 64.4% in Dottikon, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 41.2% in Dottikon, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Dottikon in numbers
Where is Dottikon?
Population of Dottikon over time
Dottikon had 3,857 residents in 2015 and 4,240 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,932 |
| 2021 | 4,061 |
| 2022 | 4,085 |
| 2023 | 4,160 |
| 2024 | 4,257 |
| 2025 | 4,240 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hägglingen, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Villmergen (8,290 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Dottikon
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 | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,489 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,934 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 628 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,501 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 518 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 918 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.9% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 945 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,333 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.4% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 115 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 955 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 552.9 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,626 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 745 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,540 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,456 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 206 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 742 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 225 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 669 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,410 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.1% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,144 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,620 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 576 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 382.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 833 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,709 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 64.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 29 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dottikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.2% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 61 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dottikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dottikon?
Dottikon has 4,240 residents (2025), ranking 529 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dottikon?
Dottikon covers 3.9 km², with a density of 1,093 people per km².
Is the population of Dottikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dottikon went from 3,857 to 4,240, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Dottikon?
Dottikon is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.384, longitude 8.240.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Dottikon?
In Dottikon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 64.4% (2024), ranking 29 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Dottikon?
In Dottikon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 41.2% (2025), ranking 61 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dottikon?
In Dottikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dottikon?
The nearest to Dottikon are Hägglingen (1.0 km), Hendschiken (1.6 km), Dintikon (2.3 km), Othmarsingen (2.6 km), Ammerswil (3.0 km).