Kaiseraugst: population and statistics
Kaiseraugst has a population of 5,985 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 1,221 people per km². It ranks 346 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,985 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 1,221 people/km²
- 268 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Kaiseraugst ranks No. 34 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 74.0% in Kaiseraugst, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
District heating: 34.6% in Kaiseraugst, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Kaiseraugst in numbers
Where is Kaiseraugst?
Population of Kaiseraugst over time
Kaiseraugst had 5,565 residents in 2015 and 5,985 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,550 |
| 2021 | 5,496 |
| 2022 | 5,490 |
| 2023 | 5,544 |
| 2024 | 5,824 |
| 2025 | 5,985 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 686 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Augst, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pratteln (16,595 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Kaiseraugst
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 | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,097 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,827 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 403 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,761 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 473 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 932 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 907 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,453 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,706 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 34.6% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 25 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,038 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 403 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,395 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,312 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 253 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 609 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 303 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 507 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,496 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 492 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,826 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 140 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,140 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 62 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 25.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,766 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 74.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 7 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kaiseraugst | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 240 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kaiseraugst
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kaiseraugst?
Kaiseraugst has 5,985 residents (2025), ranking 346 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kaiseraugst?
Kaiseraugst covers 4.9 km², with a density of 1,221 people per km².
Is the population of Kaiseraugst growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kaiseraugst went from 5,565 to 5,985, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Kaiseraugst?
Kaiseraugst is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.541, longitude 7.728.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Kaiseraugst?
In Kaiseraugst, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 74.0% (2024), ranking 7 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
District heating: what is the figure for Kaiseraugst?
In Kaiseraugst, “District heating” stands at 34.6% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kaiseraugst?
In Kaiseraugst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kaiseraugst?
The nearest to Kaiseraugst are Augst (1.0 km), Giebenach (2.4 km), Pratteln (3.7 km), Füllinsdorf (4.0 km), Arisdorf (4.2 km).