Dürrenäsch: population and statistics
Dürrenäsch has a population of 1,393 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 236 people per km². It ranks 1,231 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,393 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 236 people/km²
- 553 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Dürrenäsch ranks No. 144 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.3% in Dürrenäsch, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 68.6% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.1% in Dürrenäsch, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Dürrenäsch in numbers
Where is Dürrenäsch?
Population of Dürrenäsch over time
Dürrenäsch had 1,222 residents in 2015 and 1,393 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,329 |
| 2021 | 1,344 |
| 2022 | 1,348 |
| 2023 | 1,373 |
| 2024 | 1,375 |
| 2025 | 1,393 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 828 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Hallwil, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seon (5,716 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dürrenäsch
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 | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,371 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 621 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,354 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.0% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 725 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.1% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 215 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 666 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,201 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 435 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,146 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 88 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,699 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 372 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,078 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,302 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 377 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,315 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,034 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,678 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 117 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 750 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 974 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 538.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 420 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 567 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 887 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Dürrenäsch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,270 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dürrenäsch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dürrenäsch?
Dürrenäsch has 1,393 residents (2025), ranking 1,231 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dürrenäsch?
Dürrenäsch covers 5.9 km², with a density of 236 people per km².
Is the population of Dürrenäsch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dürrenäsch went from 1,222 to 1,393, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Dürrenäsch?
Dürrenäsch is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.322, longitude 8.157.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Dürrenäsch?
In Dürrenäsch, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.3% (2026), ranking 1,678 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Dürrenäsch?
In Dürrenäsch, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.1% (2026), ranking 215 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dürrenäsch?
In Dürrenäsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dürrenäsch?
The nearest to Dürrenäsch are Hallwil (1.9 km), Leutwil (1.9 km), Boniswil (2.2 km), Seon (2.7 km), Teufenthal (AG) (3.2 km).