Ennetbaden: population and statistics
Ennetbaden has a population of 3,801 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 1,801 people per km². It ranks 587 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,801 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 1,801 people/km²
- 381 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Ennetbaden ranks No. 69 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 96.2% in Ennetbaden, compared with an average of 69.1% in Aargau and 73.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,610 kWh/inh. in Ennetbaden, compared with an average of 7,302 kWh/inh. in Aargau and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Ennetbaden in numbers
Where is Ennetbaden?
Population of Ennetbaden over time
Ennetbaden had 3,324 residents in 2015 and 3,801 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,486 |
| 2021 | 3,571 |
| 2022 | 3,613 |
| 2023 | 3,672 |
| 2024 | 3,703 |
| 2025 | 3,801 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 296 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baden (24,012 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ennetbaden
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 | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 903 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,924 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 630 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 778 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,102 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.5% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,113 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 358 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 497 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,687 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 457.4 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,700 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,307 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,610 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,773 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 220 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 221 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 675 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,203 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.4% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,206 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 874 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 894 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229.9 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,448 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 96.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 7 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 2.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,766 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ennetbaden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 749 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ennetbaden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ennetbaden?
Ennetbaden has 3,801 residents (2025), ranking 587 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ennetbaden?
Ennetbaden covers 2.1 km², with a density of 1,801 people per km².
Is the population of Ennetbaden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ennetbaden went from 3,324 to 3,801, a change of +14.4%.
Where is Ennetbaden?
Ennetbaden is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.482, longitude 8.317.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Ennetbaden?
In Ennetbaden, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 96.2% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ennetbaden?
In Ennetbaden, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,610 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,773 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ennetbaden?
In Ennetbaden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ennetbaden?
The nearest to Ennetbaden are Baden (1.2 km), Wettingen (1.9 km), Obersiggenthal (1.9 km), Freienwil (2.5 km), Ehrendingen (2.9 km).