Möriken-Wildegg: population and statistics
Möriken-Wildegg has a population of 5,025 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 760 people per km². It ranks 434 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,025 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 760 people/km²
- 388 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Möriken-Wildegg ranks No. 41 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 31.8% in Möriken-Wildegg, compared with an average of 11.6% in Aargau and 15.5% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.7% in Möriken-Wildegg, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Möriken-Wildegg in numbers
Where is Möriken-Wildegg?
Population of Möriken-Wildegg over time
Möriken-Wildegg had 4,395 residents in 2015 and 5,025 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,561 |
| 2021 | 4,609 |
| 2022 | 4,676 |
| 2023 | 4,888 |
| 2024 | 4,987 |
| 2025 | 5,025 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 926 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niederlenz, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lenzburg (11,322 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Möriken-Wildegg
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 | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 895 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,281 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 530 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.3% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 485 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 370 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 959 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 210 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,568 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 327 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 209 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 482 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,034 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 477 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,807 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,216 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 510 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 316 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 479 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.9 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 982 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 592 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,038 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,716 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 544 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 341.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 982 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 787 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 557 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Möriken-Wildegg | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 554 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Möriken-Wildegg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Möriken-Wildegg?
Möriken-Wildegg has 5,025 residents (2025), ranking 434 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Möriken-Wildegg?
Möriken-Wildegg covers 6.6 km², with a density of 760 people per km².
Is the population of Möriken-Wildegg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Möriken-Wildegg went from 4,395 to 5,025, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Möriken-Wildegg?
Möriken-Wildegg is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.416, longitude 8.183.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Möriken-Wildegg?
In Möriken-Wildegg, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 31.8% (2026), ranking 210 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Möriken-Wildegg?
In Möriken-Wildegg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.7% (2026), ranking 370 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Möriken-Wildegg?
In Möriken-Wildegg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Möriken-Wildegg?
The nearest to Möriken-Wildegg are Niederlenz (1.6 km), Holderbank (AG) (2.2 km), Birr (2.6 km), Brunegg (2.6 km), Othmarsingen (3.0 km).