Holderbank (AG): population and statistics
Holderbank (AG) has a population of 1,610 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 691 people per km². It ranks 1,116 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +40.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,610 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 691 people/km²
- 401 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Holderbank (AG) ranks No. 130 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 55.2% in Holderbank (AG), compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
District heating: 0.0% in Holderbank (AG), compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Holderbank (AG) in numbers
Where is Holderbank (AG)?
Population of Holderbank (AG) over time
Holderbank (AG) had 1,148 residents in 2015 and 1,610 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,408 |
| 2021 | 1,441 |
| 2022 | 1,487 |
| 2023 | 1,489 |
| 2024 | 1,570 |
| 2025 | 1,610 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 326 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Veltheim (AG), 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Holderbank (AG)
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 | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,704 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 811 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,174 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,233 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 55.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 6 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 131 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,468 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,324 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 442.7 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,711 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,355 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,031 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,170 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,305 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 96 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,192 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,131 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,100 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 717 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 999 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 445.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 626 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 188 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,384 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Holderbank (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 141 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Holderbank (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holderbank (AG)?
Holderbank (AG) has 1,610 residents (2025), ranking 1,116 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Holderbank (AG)?
Holderbank (AG) covers 2.3 km², with a density of 691 people per km².
Is the population of Holderbank (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Holderbank (AG) went from 1,148 to 1,610, a change of +40.2%.
Where is Holderbank (AG)?
Holderbank (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.433, longitude 8.168.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Holderbank (AG)?
In Holderbank (AG), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 55.2% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
District heating: what is the figure for Holderbank (AG)?
In Holderbank (AG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holderbank (AG)?
In Holderbank (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holderbank (AG)?
The nearest to Holderbank (AG) are Veltheim (AG) (1.7 km), Möriken-Wildegg (2.2 km), Schinznach (2.5 km), Lupfig (2.6 km), Birr (2.6 km).