Frick: population and statistics
Frick has a population of 6,211 (2025) across 10.0 km², or 624 people per km². It ranks 329 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,211 residents
- 10.0 km²
- 624 people/km²
- 342 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Frick ranks No. 32 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.1% in Frick, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 76.1% in Frick, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Frick in numbers
Where is Frick?
Population of Frick over time
Frick had 5,284 residents in 2015 and 6,211 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,629 |
| 2021 | 5,699 |
| 2022 | 5,718 |
| 2023 | 5,741 |
| 2024 | 5,924 |
| 2025 | 6,211 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,395 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gipf-Oberfrick, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarau (22,932 residents), 13 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Frick
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 | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 982 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,934 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 382 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,645 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 89 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 889 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 564 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 470 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,318 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,159 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 222 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 450 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,319 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 54.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 284 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,694 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,038 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 504 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 278 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 490 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 299 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.9 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 475 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,622 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,375 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 227 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 704.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 202 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 361 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,123 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Frick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 345 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Frick
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frick?
Frick has 6,211 residents (2025), ranking 329 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Frick?
Frick covers 10.0 km², with a density of 624 people per km².
Is the population of Frick growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Frick went from 5,284 to 6,211, a change of +17.5%.
Where is Frick?
Frick is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.508, longitude 8.022.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Frick?
In Frick, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.1% (2026), ranking 89 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Frick?
In Frick, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 76.1% (2026), ranking 146 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frick?
In Frick, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frick?
The nearest to Frick are Gipf-Oberfrick (1.6 km), Oeschgen (1.6 km), Böztal (3.2 km), Eiken (3.7 km), Kaisten (4.0 km).