Meisterschwanden: population and statistics
Meisterschwanden has a population of 3,330 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 485 people per km². It ranks 666 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,330 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 485 people/km²
- 504 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Meisterschwanden ranks No. 74 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 47.4% in Meisterschwanden, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 74.3% in Meisterschwanden, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Meisterschwanden in numbers
Where is Meisterschwanden?
Population of Meisterschwanden over time
Meisterschwanden had 2,818 residents in 2015 and 3,330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,032 |
| 2021 | 3,120 |
| 2022 | 3,266 |
| 2023 | 3,267 |
| 2024 | 3,310 |
| 2025 | 3,330 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 961 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fahrwangen, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reinach (AG) (9,858 residents), 5.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Meisterschwanden
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 | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 573 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,714 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,434 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 47.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 39 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 693 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.4% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 532 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 637 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 170 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 992.9 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 779 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,006 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,173 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 225 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 688 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 292 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 520 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 321 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 229 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,224 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 724 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 367.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 885 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 613 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 785 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Meisterschwanden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 961 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Meisterschwanden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meisterschwanden?
Meisterschwanden has 3,330 residents (2025), ranking 666 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Meisterschwanden?
Meisterschwanden covers 6.9 km², with a density of 485 people per km².
Is the population of Meisterschwanden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Meisterschwanden went from 2,818 to 3,330, a change of +18.2%.
Where is Meisterschwanden?
Meisterschwanden is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.296, longitude 8.230.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Meisterschwanden?
In Meisterschwanden, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 47.4% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Meisterschwanden?
In Meisterschwanden, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 74.3% (2026), ranking 229 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Meisterschwanden?
In Meisterschwanden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Meisterschwanden?
The nearest to Meisterschwanden are Fahrwangen (1.0 km), Sarmenstorf (2.3 km), Birrwil (2.7 km), Bettwil (2.8 km), Beinwil am See (3.8 km).