Mühlau: population and statistics
Mühlau has a population of 1,368 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 248 people per km². It ranks 1,246 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,368 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 248 people/km²
- 390 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Mühlau ranks No. 146 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 42.6% in Mühlau, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 40.3% in Mühlau, compared with an average of 69.1% in Aargau and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Mühlau in numbers
Where is Mühlau?
Population of Mühlau over time
Mühlau had 1,068 residents in 2015 and 1,368 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,218 |
| 2021 | 1,243 |
| 2022 | 1,259 |
| 2023 | 1,336 |
| 2024 | 1,347 |
| 2025 | 1,368 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 773 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Auw (2,325 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mühlau
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 | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,578 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 711 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,268 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.5% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 832 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,078 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,805 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,333 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,715 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 839 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,227 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 67 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,422 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.2% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,482 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.8% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 339 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 325 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,386 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 237.6 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,416 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,595 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 403 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mühlau | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 664 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mühlau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mühlau?
Mühlau has 1,368 residents (2025), ranking 1,246 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mühlau?
Mühlau covers 5.5 km², with a density of 248 people per km².
Is the population of Mühlau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mühlau went from 1,068 to 1,368, a change of +28.1%.
Where is Mühlau?
Mühlau is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.230, longitude 8.392.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Mühlau?
In Mühlau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 42.6% (2026), ranking 94 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Mühlau?
In Mühlau, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 40.3% (2024), ranking 1,595 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mühlau?
In Mühlau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mühlau?
The nearest to Mühlau are Auw (2.8 km), Maschwanden (2.8 km), Beinwil (Freiamt) (3.5 km), Merenschwand (3.7 km), Sins (4.3 km).