Leimbach (AG): population and statistics
Leimbach (AG) has a population of 529 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 460 people per km². It ranks 1,778 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 529 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 460 people/km²
- 525 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Leimbach (AG) ranks No. 189 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Leimbach (AG), compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.7% in Leimbach (AG), compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Leimbach (AG) in numbers
Where is Leimbach (AG)?
Population of Leimbach (AG) over time
Leimbach (AG) had 474 residents in 2015 and 529 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 489 |
| 2021 | 496 |
| 2022 | 502 |
| 2023 | 533 |
| 2024 | 543 |
| 2025 | 529 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 161 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gontenschwil (2,249 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Leimbach (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 | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 962 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 239 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,872 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 820 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 886 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 115 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 308 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 663 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,287 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 725 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,833 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,569 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 571 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 39 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,809 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 388 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 465 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 118 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,823 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 223.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,471 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,461 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 336 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Leimbach (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,092 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Leimbach (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leimbach (AG)?
Leimbach (AG) has 529 residents (2025), ranking 1,778 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Leimbach (AG)?
Leimbach (AG) covers 1.1 km², with a density of 460 people per km².
Is the population of Leimbach (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Leimbach (AG) went from 474 to 529, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Leimbach (AG)?
Leimbach (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.273, longitude 8.169.
District heating: what is the figure for Leimbach (AG)?
In Leimbach (AG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Leimbach (AG)?
In Leimbach (AG), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.7% (2026), ranking 115 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leimbach (AG)?
In Leimbach (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leimbach (AG)?
The nearest to Leimbach (AG) are Gontenschwil (1.7 km), Zetzwil (2.1 km), Reinach (AG) (2.4 km), Beinwil am See (2.6 km), Birrwil (2.8 km).