Hellikon: population and statistics
Hellikon has a population of 837 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 837 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 414 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Hellikon ranks No. 178 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 149.3 in Hellikon, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Wood heating systems: 39.6% in Hellikon, compared with an average of 8.3% in Aargau and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Hellikon in numbers
Where is Hellikon?
Population of Hellikon over time
Hellikon had 803 residents in 2015 and 837 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 780 |
| 2021 | 812 |
| 2022 | 817 |
| 2023 | 839 |
| 2024 | 850 |
| 2025 | 837 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 986 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wegenstetten, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mumpf (1,565 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hellikon
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 | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 475 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 418 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,617 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 576 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 281 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.4% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,267 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,487 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 129 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 901.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,492 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,855 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 430 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 125 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,807 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 149.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,729 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,556 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,049 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hellikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,522 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hellikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hellikon?
Hellikon has 837 residents (2025), ranking 1,564 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hellikon?
Hellikon covers 7.0 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Hellikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hellikon went from 803 to 837, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Hellikon?
Hellikon is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.510, longitude 7.923.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hellikon?
In Hellikon, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 149.3 (2024), ranking 1,729 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Hellikon?
In Hellikon, “Wood heating systems” stands at 39.6% (2026), ranking 129 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hellikon?
In Hellikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hellikon?
The nearest to Hellikon are Wegenstetten (1.3 km), Zuzgen (2.5 km), Obermumpf (2.7 km), Hemmiken (3.3 km), Schupfart (3.3 km).