Laufenburg: population and statistics
Laufenburg has a population of 3,882 (2025) across 14.5 km², or 268 people per km². It ranks 580 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,882 residents
- 14.5 km²
- 268 people/km²
- 318 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Laufenburg ranks No. 66 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.6% in Laufenburg, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 629.6 in Laufenburg, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Laufenburg in numbers
Where is Laufenburg?
Population of Laufenburg over time
Laufenburg had 3,471 residents in 2015 and 3,882 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,659 |
| 2021 | 3,692 |
| 2022 | 3,688 |
| 2023 | 3,800 |
| 2024 | 3,858 |
| 2025 | 3,882 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,027 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kaisten, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frick (6,211 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Laufenburg
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 | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 723 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,943 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 622 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 337 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,039 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 854 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,158 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,296 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 183 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 583 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,844 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 287 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 512 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,755 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 831 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 270 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 563 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 253 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 602 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 891 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 917 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 952 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,444 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 405 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 629.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 270 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,016 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 386 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Laufenburg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 123 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Laufenburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laufenburg?
Laufenburg has 3,882 residents (2025), ranking 580 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Laufenburg?
Laufenburg covers 14.5 km², with a density of 268 people per km².
Is the population of Laufenburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Laufenburg went from 3,471 to 3,882, a change of +11.8%.
Where is Laufenburg?
Laufenburg is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.561, longitude 8.059.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Laufenburg?
In Laufenburg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.6% (2025), ranking 123 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Laufenburg?
In Laufenburg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 629.6 (2024), ranking 270 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laufenburg?
In Laufenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laufenburg?
The nearest to Laufenburg are Kaisten (2.5 km), Sisseln (5.2 km), Oeschgen (5.3 km), Mettauertal (5.5 km), Gansingen (5.9 km).