Magden: population and statistics
Magden has a population of 3,903 (2025) across 11.0 km², or 354 people per km². It ranks 573 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,903 residents
- 11.0 km²
- 354 people/km²
- 333 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Magden ranks No. 64 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.5% in Magden, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 185.5 in Magden, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Magden in numbers
Where is Magden?
Population of Magden over time
Magden had 3,949 residents in 2015 and 3,903 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,872 |
| 2021 | 3,883 |
| 2022 | 3,894 |
| 2023 | 3,899 |
| 2024 | 3,888 |
| 2025 | 3,903 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,543 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Maisprach, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rheinfelden (14,034 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Magden
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 | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 473 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,791 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 668 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,494 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 549 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.5% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 54 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 475 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 871 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 744 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 225 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 443 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,029 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,061 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 803 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,649 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,441 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 202 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 729 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.8 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,465 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 576 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 724 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 989 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 185.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,609 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 780 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 765 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Magden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.7% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,141 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Magden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Magden?
Magden has 3,903 residents (2025), ranking 573 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Magden?
Magden covers 11.0 km², with a density of 354 people per km².
Is the population of Magden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Magden went from 3,949 to 3,903, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Magden?
Magden is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.529, longitude 7.815.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Magden?
In Magden, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.5% (2026), ranking 54 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Magden?
In Magden, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 185.5 (2024), ranking 1,609 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Magden?
In Magden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Magden?
The nearest to Magden are Maisprach (2.3 km), Olsberg (2.4 km), Rheinfelden (3.1 km), Wintersingen (3.8 km), Möhlin (4.0 km).