Hägglingen: population and statistics
Hägglingen has a population of 2,707 (2025) across 7.7 km², or 350 people per km². It ranks 787 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,707 residents
- 7.7 km²
- 350 people/km²
- 469 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Hägglingen ranks No. 90 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.4% in Hägglingen, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 78.3% in Hägglingen, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Hägglingen in numbers
Where is Hägglingen?
Population of Hägglingen over time
Hägglingen had 2,419 residents in 2015 and 2,707 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,437 |
| 2021 | 2,425 |
| 2022 | 2,454 |
| 2023 | 2,529 |
| 2024 | 2,588 |
| 2025 | 2,707 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,083 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dottikon (4,240 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hägglingen
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 | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,163 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,274 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 885 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 441 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 310 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 679 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 728 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 152 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 720 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,105 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 948 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 896 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,703 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,034 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 158 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 932 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 147 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 933 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 941 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 753 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 970 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 278.2 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,251 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,536 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 157 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hägglingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,036 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hägglingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hägglingen?
Hägglingen has 2,707 residents (2025), ranking 787 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hägglingen?
Hägglingen covers 7.7 km², with a density of 350 people per km².
Is the population of Hägglingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hägglingen went from 2,419 to 2,707, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Hägglingen?
Hägglingen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.389, longitude 8.252.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Hägglingen?
In Hägglingen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.4% (2024), ranking 157 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Hägglingen?
In Hägglingen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 78.3% (2026), ranking 310 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hägglingen?
In Hägglingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hägglingen?
The nearest to Hägglingen are Dottikon (1.0 km), Hendschiken (2.5 km), Wohlenschwil (2.5 km), Tägerig (2.7 km), Mägenwil (3.1 km).