Holziken: population and statistics
Holziken has a population of 1,768 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 618 people per km². It ranks 1,049 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +34.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,768 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 618 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Holziken ranks No. 118 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.4% in Holziken, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 165.2 in Holziken, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Holziken in numbers
Where is Holziken?
Population of Holziken over time
Holziken had 1,317 residents in 2015 and 1,768 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,543 |
| 2021 | 1,665 |
| 2022 | 1,681 |
| 2023 | 1,742 |
| 2024 | 1,763 |
| 2025 | 1,768 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 401 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschthal, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Muhen (4,099 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Holziken
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 | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,491 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 831 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,158 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,654 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 806 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 540 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 808 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 862.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,287 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,527 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,882 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,554 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 85 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,267 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,576 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 372 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 292 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,433 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 165.2 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,678 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 792 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 868 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Holziken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 590 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Holziken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Holziken?
Holziken has 1,768 residents (2025), ranking 1,049 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Holziken?
Holziken covers 2.9 km², with a density of 618 people per km².
Is the population of Holziken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Holziken went from 1,317 to 1,768, a change of +34.2%.
Where is Holziken?
Holziken is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.322, longitude 8.039.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Holziken?
In Holziken, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.4% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Holziken?
In Holziken, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 165.2 (2024), ranking 1,678 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Holziken?
In Holziken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Holziken?
The nearest to Holziken are Hirschthal (1.0 km), Muhen (1.6 km), Kölliken (2.1 km), Schöftland (2.1 km), Uerkheim (2.1 km).