Eiken: population and statistics
Eiken has a population of 2,573 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 363 people per km². It ranks 828 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,573 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 363 people/km²
- 328 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Eiken ranks No. 94 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 34.8% in Eiken, compared with an average of 11.6% in Aargau and 15.5% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 46.1% in Eiken, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,160 kWh a year here.
Eiken in numbers
Where is Eiken?
Population of Eiken over time
Eiken had 2,196 residents in 2015 and 2,573 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,331 |
| 2021 | 2,345 |
| 2022 | 2,409 |
| 2023 | 2,447 |
| 2024 | 2,516 |
| 2025 | 2,573 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 993 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Münchwilen (AG), 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frick (6,211 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,640 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eiken
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 | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,439 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,248 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 899 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 823 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,008 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 152 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,134 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,011 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 752 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,711 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 695 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 126 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,019 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,250 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 712 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 485.8 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 522 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,299 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 181 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 468 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eiken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eiken?
Eiken has 2,573 residents (2025), ranking 828 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eiken?
Eiken covers 7.1 km², with a density of 363 people per km².
Is the population of Eiken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eiken went from 2,196 to 2,573, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Eiken?
Eiken is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.533, longitude 7.990.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Eiken?
In Eiken, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 34.8% (2026), ranking 152 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Eiken?
In Eiken, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 46.1% (2024), ranking 181 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eiken?
In Eiken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,160 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eiken?
The nearest to Eiken are Münchwilen (AG) (2.1 km), Sisseln (2.4 km), Oeschgen (2.4 km), Schupfart (2.7 km), Stein (AG) (3.2 km).