Leibstadt: population and statistics
Leibstadt has a population of 1,639 (2025) across 6.4 km², or 256 people per km². It ranks 1,104 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,639 residents
- 6.4 km²
- 256 people/km²
- 343 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Leibstadt ranks No. 127 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Leibstadt, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 64.3% in Leibstadt, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Leibstadt in numbers
Where is Leibstadt?
Population of Leibstadt over time
Leibstadt had 1,274 residents in 2015 and 1,639 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,404 |
| 2021 | 1,455 |
| 2022 | 1,507 |
| 2023 | 1,596 |
| 2024 | 1,605 |
| 2025 | 1,639 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 895 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Schwaderloch, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Böttstein (4,428 residents), 5.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Leibstadt
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 | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,345 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 818 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,169 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 902 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 749 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 826 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,216 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 962 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 617 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,508 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 523 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 760 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,614 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 176 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,227 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,573 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,150 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 751 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 701.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 203 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,738 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 64.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 30 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Leibstadt | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 47 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Leibstadt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leibstadt?
Leibstadt has 1,639 residents (2025), ranking 1,104 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Leibstadt?
Leibstadt covers 6.4 km², with a density of 256 people per km².
Is the population of Leibstadt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Leibstadt went from 1,274 to 1,639, a change of +28.6%.
Where is Leibstadt?
Leibstadt is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zurzach (district). Latitude 47.590, longitude 8.176.
District heating: what is the figure for Leibstadt?
In Leibstadt, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Leibstadt?
In Leibstadt, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 64.3% (2024), ranking 30 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leibstadt?
In Leibstadt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leibstadt?
The nearest to Leibstadt are Schwaderloch (2.5 km), Full-Reuenthal (2.5 km), Leuggern (3.4 km), Mettauertal (4.6 km), Mandach (4.7 km).