Fahrwangen: population and statistics
Fahrwangen has a population of 2,587 (2025) across 4.0 km², or 645 people per km². It ranks 824 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,587 residents
- 4.0 km²
- 645 people/km²
- 546 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Fahrwangen ranks No. 93 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.8% in Fahrwangen, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 35.8% in Fahrwangen, compared with an average of 29.1% in Aargau and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Fahrwangen in numbers
Where is Fahrwangen?
Population of Fahrwangen over time
Fahrwangen had 2,004 residents in 2015 and 2,587 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,338 |
| 2021 | 2,397 |
| 2022 | 2,456 |
| 2023 | 2,497 |
| 2024 | 2,536 |
| 2025 | 2,587 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 562 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Meisterschwanden, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Seengen (4,516 residents), 4.4 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 Fahrwangen
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 | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,174 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,256 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 890 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,022 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 127 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 625 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 801 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 790 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 841 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 114 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 961 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 903.9 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,243 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,064 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,271 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,333 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 907 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 179 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 806 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.8% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 339 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 833 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 912 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 322.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,070 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,092 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 367 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Fahrwangen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 431 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fahrwangen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fahrwangen?
Fahrwangen has 2,587 residents (2025), ranking 824 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fahrwangen?
Fahrwangen covers 4.0 km², with a density of 645 people per km².
Is the population of Fahrwangen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fahrwangen went from 2,004 to 2,587, a change of +29.1%.
Where is Fahrwangen?
Fahrwangen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.296, longitude 8.243.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Fahrwangen?
In Fahrwangen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.8% (2026), ranking 127 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Fahrwangen?
In Fahrwangen, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 35.8% (2026), ranking 339 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fahrwangen?
In Fahrwangen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fahrwangen?
The nearest to Fahrwangen are Meisterschwanden (1.0 km), Bettwil (1.8 km), Sarmenstorf (1.9 km), Uezwil (3.3 km), Schongau (3.4 km).