Hirschthal: population and statistics
Hirschthal has a population of 1,772 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 502 people per km². It ranks 1,045 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,772 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 502 people/km²
- 441 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Hirschthal ranks No. 116 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.5% in Hirschthal, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,050 kW in Hirschthal, compared with an average of 997.1 kW in Aargau and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Hirschthal in numbers
Where is Hirschthal?
Population of Hirschthal over time
Hirschthal had 1,571 residents in 2015 and 1,772 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,645 |
| 2021 | 1,621 |
| 2022 | 1,685 |
| 2023 | 1,756 |
| 2024 | 1,763 |
| 2025 | 1,772 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 494 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Holziken, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Muhen (4,099 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hirschthal
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 | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,037 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 847 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,144 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,423 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 138 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 278 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 590 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,103 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,080 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 109 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,011 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,050 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 206 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,193 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,041 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 968 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,279 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 99 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,169 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.9 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,306 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 396 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 888 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 887 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 501.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 487 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 948 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 514 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hirschthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,398 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hirschthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hirschthal?
Hirschthal has 1,772 residents (2025), ranking 1,045 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hirschthal?
Hirschthal covers 3.5 km², with a density of 502 people per km².
Is the population of Hirschthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hirschthal went from 1,571 to 1,772, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Hirschthal?
Hirschthal is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Aarau (district). Latitude 47.321, longitude 8.052.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Hirschthal?
In Hirschthal, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.5% (2026), ranking 138 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hirschthal?
In Hirschthal, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,050 kW (2026), ranking 206 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hirschthal?
In Hirschthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hirschthal?
The nearest to Hirschthal are Holziken (1.0 km), Muhen (1.4 km), Schöftland (1.7 km), Uerkheim (2.6 km), Kölliken (2.8 km).