Merenschwand: population and statistics
Merenschwand has a population of 3,945 (2025) across 13.5 km², or 292 people per km². It ranks 565 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,945 residents
- 13.5 km²
- 292 people/km²
- 384 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Merenschwand ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 53.3% in Merenschwand, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Merenschwand, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Merenschwand in numbers
Where is Merenschwand?
Population of Merenschwand over time
Merenschwand had 3,420 residents in 2015 and 3,945 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,712 |
| 2021 | 3,698 |
| 2022 | 3,757 |
| 2023 | 3,794 |
| 2024 | 3,893 |
| 2025 | 3,945 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,892 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aristau, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Muri (AG) (8,850 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Merenschwand
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 | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,687 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,700 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 699 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,378 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 183 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 751 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.4% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 710 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 606 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 767 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 207 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 489 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,049 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 207 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 459 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,180 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 767 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 262 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 585 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 234 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 650 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,043 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,564 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 592 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 396.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 786 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,637 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 95 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Merenschwand | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 652 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Merenschwand
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merenschwand?
Merenschwand has 3,945 residents (2025), ranking 565 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Merenschwand?
Merenschwand covers 13.5 km², with a density of 292 people per km².
Is the population of Merenschwand growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Merenschwand went from 3,420 to 3,945, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Merenschwand?
Merenschwand is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.262, longitude 8.377.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Merenschwand?
In Merenschwand, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 53.3% (2024), ranking 95 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Merenschwand?
In Merenschwand, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,687 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Merenschwand?
In Merenschwand, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Merenschwand?
The nearest to Merenschwand are Aristau (2.8 km), Ottenbach (2.9 km), Muri (AG) (3.0 km), Obfelden (3.5 km), Mühlau (3.7 km).