Moosleerau: population and statistics
Moosleerau has a population of 945 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 1,487 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 945 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 516 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Moosleerau ranks No. 171 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 53.9% in Moosleerau, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.9% in Moosleerau, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Moosleerau in numbers
Where is Moosleerau?
Population of Moosleerau over time
Moosleerau had 917 residents in 2015 and 945 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 915 |
| 2021 | 912 |
| 2022 | 919 |
| 2023 | 957 |
| 2024 | 955 |
| 2025 | 945 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 534 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kirchleerau, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reitnau (1,663 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Moosleerau
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 | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 466 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,560 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 787 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 811 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 352 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 978 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 535 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 59 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,475 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,224 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,651 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,037 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 970 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,102 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) | 31.6% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 432 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,236 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 457.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 586 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,550 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 87 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Moosleerau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,067 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Moosleerau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moosleerau?
Moosleerau has 945 residents (2025), ranking 1,487 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Moosleerau?
Moosleerau covers 3.8 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Moosleerau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Moosleerau went from 917 to 945, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Moosleerau?
Moosleerau is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zofingen (district). Latitude 47.269, longitude 8.065.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Moosleerau?
In Moosleerau, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 53.9% (2024), ranking 87 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Moosleerau?
In Moosleerau, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.9% (2026), ranking 352 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Moosleerau?
In Moosleerau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Moosleerau?
The nearest to Moosleerau are Kirchleerau (1.0 km), Staffelbach (2.1 km), Reitnau (2.4 km), Schlossrued (3.2 km), Wiliberg (3.2 km).