Mägenwil: population and statistics
Mägenwil has a population of 2,305 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 662 people per km². It ranks 897 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,305 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 662 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Mägenwil ranks No. 101 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,398 in Mägenwil, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 79.3% in Mägenwil, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Mägenwil in numbers
Where is Mägenwil?
Population of Mägenwil over time
Mägenwil had 2,083 residents in 2015 and 2,305 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,139 |
| 2021 | 2,143 |
| 2022 | 2,194 |
| 2023 | 2,215 |
| 2024 | 2,232 |
| 2025 | 2,305 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 487 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brunegg, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dottikon (4,240 residents), 3.3 km away.
All indicators for Mägenwil
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 | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,695 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 969 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,067 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,624 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 541 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 151 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 243 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 805 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,569 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 941 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 104 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,046 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,244 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 155 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 773 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,631 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 562 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 216 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 716 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 251 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 610 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 108.9 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 141 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 75 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,223 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 308 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,398 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 32 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 216 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,333 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mägenwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 366 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mägenwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mägenwil?
Mägenwil has 2,305 residents (2025), ranking 897 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mägenwil?
Mägenwil covers 3.5 km², with a density of 662 people per km².
Is the population of Mägenwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mägenwil went from 2,083 to 2,305, a change of +10.7%.
Where is Mägenwil?
Mägenwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.414, longitude 8.233.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mägenwil?
In Mägenwil, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,398 (2024), ranking 32 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Mägenwil?
In Mägenwil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 79.3% (2026), ranking 75 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mägenwil?
In Mägenwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mägenwil?
The nearest to Mägenwil are Brunegg (1.3 km), Othmarsingen (1.9 km), Wohlenschwil (1.9 km), Birrhard (2.5 km), Hägglingen (3.1 km).