Egliswil: population and statistics
Egliswil has a population of 1,627 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 259 people per km². It ranks 1,111 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,627 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 259 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Egliswil ranks No. 129 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.9% in Egliswil, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 38.9% in Egliswil, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Egliswil in numbers
Where is Egliswil?
Population of Egliswil over time
Egliswil had 1,335 residents in 2015 and 1,627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,484 |
| 2021 | 1,487 |
| 2022 | 1,544 |
| 2023 | 1,544 |
| 2024 | 1,605 |
| 2025 | 1,627 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 881 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seon (5,716 residents), 2.1 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 Egliswil
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 | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,165 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 838 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,152 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,228 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 191 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 547 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,056 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 811 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) | 1,498 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 535 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,214 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,588 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 866 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,123 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 99 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,169 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.8 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,075 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 904 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 872 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 436 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,234 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 268.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,294 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,479 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 149 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Egliswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,055 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Egliswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egliswil?
Egliswil has 1,627 residents (2025), ranking 1,111 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Egliswil?
Egliswil covers 6.3 km², with a density of 259 people per km².
Is the population of Egliswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Egliswil went from 1,335 to 1,627, a change of +21.9%.
Where is Egliswil?
Egliswil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.350, longitude 8.186.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Egliswil?
In Egliswil, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.9% (2024), ranking 149 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Egliswil?
In Egliswil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 38.9% (2026), ranking 191 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Egliswil?
In Egliswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Egliswil?
The nearest to Egliswil are Seon (2.1 km), Hallwil (2.3 km), Ammerswil (2.6 km), Seengen (3.0 km), Boniswil (3.6 km).