Eggenwil: population and statistics
Eggenwil has a population of 1,063 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 432 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,063 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 432 people/km²
- 390 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Eggenwil ranks No. 162 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Eggenwil, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 164.6 in Eggenwil, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Eggenwil in numbers
Where is Eggenwil?
Population of Eggenwil over time
Eggenwil had 946 residents in 2015 and 1,063 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,042 |
| 2021 | 1,044 |
| 2022 | 1,038 |
| 2023 | 1,031 |
| 2024 | 1,055 |
| 2025 | 1,063 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 345 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Widen (3,909 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 Eggenwil
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 | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 583 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 494 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,526 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 144 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 287 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 353 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 670 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 916.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,223 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,615 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,551 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,063 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 72 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 800 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 160 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 175 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,682 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,682 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.1% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 982 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,061 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eggenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 890 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggenwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggenwil?
Eggenwil has 1,063 residents (2025), ranking 1,423 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eggenwil?
Eggenwil covers 2.5 km², with a density of 432 people per km².
Is the population of Eggenwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eggenwil went from 946 to 1,063, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Eggenwil?
Eggenwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.371, longitude 8.340.
District heating: what is the figure for Eggenwil?
In Eggenwil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eggenwil?
In Eggenwil, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 164.6 (2024), ranking 1,682 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggenwil?
In Eggenwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggenwil?
The nearest to Eggenwil are Widen (1.3 km), Bremgarten (AG) (2.0 km), Bellikon (2.1 km), Künten (2.2 km), Fischbach-Göslikon (2.5 km).