Muhen: population and statistics
Muhen has a population of 4,099 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 583 people per km². It ranks 545 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,099 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 583 people/km²
- 432 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Muhen ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 79.8% in Muhen, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Muhen in numbers
Where is Muhen?
Population of Muhen over time
Muhen had 3,831 residents in 2015 and 4,099 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,985 |
| 2021 | 4,010 |
| 2022 | 4,049 |
| 2023 | 4,112 |
| 2024 | 4,090 |
| 2025 | 4,099 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 985 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschthal, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberentfelden (9,061 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muhen
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 | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 460 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,888 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 638 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,054 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 556 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 231 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 566 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,067 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 277 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 311 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,501 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 531 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 629 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,799 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,219 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 260 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 592 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 277 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 550 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 806 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,464 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 629 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 357.2 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 925 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 342 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,321 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muhen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,148 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muhen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muhen?
Muhen has 4,099 residents (2025), ranking 545 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muhen?
Muhen covers 7.0 km², with a density of 583 people per km².
Is the population of Muhen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muhen went from 3,831 to 4,099, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Muhen?
Muhen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Aarau (district). Latitude 47.333, longitude 8.053.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Muhen?
In Muhen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 79.8% (2026), ranking 231 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Muhen?
In Muhen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 277 (2026), ranking 311 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muhen?
In Muhen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muhen?
The nearest to Muhen are Hirschthal (1.4 km), Holziken (1.6 km), Kölliken (2.3 km), Oberentfelden (3.0 km), Schöftland (3.1 km).