Gipf-Oberfrick: population and statistics
Gipf-Oberfrick has a population of 3,886 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 382 people per km². It ranks 579 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,886 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 382 people/km²
- 363 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Gipf-Oberfrick ranks No. 65 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 212.8 in Gipf-Oberfrick, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Gipf-Oberfrick in numbers
Where is Gipf-Oberfrick?
Population of Gipf-Oberfrick over time
Gipf-Oberfrick had 3,543 residents in 2015 and 3,886 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,731 |
| 2021 | 3,744 |
| 2022 | 3,802 |
| 2023 | 3,878 |
| 2024 | 3,887 |
| 2025 | 3,886 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,424 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frick (6,211 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gipf-Oberfrick
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 | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 906 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,840 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 655 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,256 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 384 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 626 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.9% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 926 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 537 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 930 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 479 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 238 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 396 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,106 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 944 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 709 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,440 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,291 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 677 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 213 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 696 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.8 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,346 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.1% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,368 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 827 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 917 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.8 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,518 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 723 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,134 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gipf-Oberfrick | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,097 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gipf-Oberfrick
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gipf-Oberfrick?
Gipf-Oberfrick has 3,886 residents (2025), ranking 579 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gipf-Oberfrick?
Gipf-Oberfrick covers 10.2 km², with a density of 382 people per km².
Is the population of Gipf-Oberfrick growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gipf-Oberfrick went from 3,543 to 3,886, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Gipf-Oberfrick?
Gipf-Oberfrick is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.500, longitude 8.006.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gipf-Oberfrick?
In Gipf-Oberfrick, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 212.8 (2024), ranking 1,518 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gipf-Oberfrick?
In Gipf-Oberfrick, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 238 (2026), ranking 396 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gipf-Oberfrick?
In Gipf-Oberfrick, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gipf-Oberfrick?
The nearest to Gipf-Oberfrick are Frick (1.6 km), Oeschgen (2.6 km), Wittnau (2.9 km), Schupfart (3.4 km), Eiken (3.9 km).