Gebenstorf: population and statistics
Gebenstorf has a population of 5,840 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 1,034 people per km². It ranks 357 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,840 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 1,034 people/km²
- 392 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Gebenstorf ranks No. 35 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 79.4% in Gebenstorf, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 28.9% in Gebenstorf, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Gebenstorf in numbers
Where is Gebenstorf?
Population of Gebenstorf over time
Gebenstorf had 4,975 residents in 2015 and 5,840 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,514 |
| 2021 | 5,631 |
| 2022 | 5,665 |
| 2023 | 5,761 |
| 2024 | 5,807 |
| 2025 | 5,840 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Windisch, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brugg (13,615 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gebenstorf
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 | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 915 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,815 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 405 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,160 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 502 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 834 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.4% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 111 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,073 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,628 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 181 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 593 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 662.6 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 634 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,449 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,611 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 307 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 494 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 329 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 456 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,293 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 549 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,766 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 531 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 302.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,157 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 762 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 591 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gebenstorf | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 340 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gebenstorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gebenstorf?
Gebenstorf has 5,840 residents (2025), ranking 357 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gebenstorf?
Gebenstorf covers 5.7 km², with a density of 1,034 people per km².
Is the population of Gebenstorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gebenstorf went from 4,975 to 5,840, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Gebenstorf?
Gebenstorf is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.480, longitude 8.242.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Gebenstorf?
In Gebenstorf, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 79.4% (2026), ranking 111 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gebenstorf?
In Gebenstorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 28.9% (2025), ranking 340 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gebenstorf?
In Gebenstorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gebenstorf?
The nearest to Gebenstorf are Windisch (1.5 km), Birmenstorf (AG) (1.9 km), Mülligen (2.4 km), Untersiggenthal (2.7 km), Brugg (2.7 km).