Mönthal: population and statistics
Mönthal has a population of 391 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 99.2 people per km². It ranks 1,900 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 391 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 99 people/km²
- 485 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Mönthal ranks No. 192 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Mönthal in numbers
Where is Mönthal?
Population of Mönthal over time
Mönthal had 391 residents in 2015 and 391 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 393 |
| 2021 | 384 |
| 2022 | 396 |
| 2023 | 405 |
| 2024 | 393 |
| 2025 | 391 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 552 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bözberg (1,696 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Mönthal
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 | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 213 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,911 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 26 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,036 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,933 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,353 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 92 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,899 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 235.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Mönthal | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mönthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mönthal?
Mönthal has 391 residents (2025), ranking 1,900 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mönthal?
Mönthal covers 3.9 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Mönthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mönthal went from 391 to 391, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Mönthal?
Mönthal is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.519, longitude 8.140.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Mönthal?
In Mönthal, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 2,004 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Mönthal?
In Mönthal, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,933 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mönthal?
In Mönthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mönthal?
The nearest to Mönthal are Bözberg (2.3 km), Gansingen (2.8 km), Remigen (3.6 km), Riniken (4.4 km), Mettauertal (4.7 km).