Münchwilen (AG): population and statistics
Münchwilen (AG) has a population of 1,091 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 444 people per km². It ranks 1,405 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,091 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 444 people/km²
- 352 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Münchwilen (AG) ranks No. 160 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 69.6% in Münchwilen (AG), compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 44.5% in Münchwilen (AG), compared with an average of 11.6% in Aargau and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Münchwilen (AG) in numbers
Where is Münchwilen (AG)?
Population of Münchwilen (AG) over time
Münchwilen (AG) had 902 residents in 2015 and 1,091 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,007 |
| 2021 | 1,019 |
| 2022 | 1,034 |
| 2023 | 1,070 |
| 2024 | 1,077 |
| 2025 | 1,091 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 345 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Stein (AG) (3,660 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Münchwilen (AG)
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 | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,573 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 516 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,473 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 54 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 380 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,239 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.5% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 39 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,444 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 964.3 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,463 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,330 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 746 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 77 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,336 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 682 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 572 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,096 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 524.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 444 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 29.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,753 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 69.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 16 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchwilen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 226 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchwilen (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchwilen (AG)?
Münchwilen (AG) has 1,091 residents (2025), ranking 1,405 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Münchwilen (AG)?
Münchwilen (AG) covers 2.5 km², with a density of 444 people per km².
Is the population of Münchwilen (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Münchwilen (AG) went from 902 to 1,091, a change of +21.0%.
Where is Münchwilen (AG)?
Münchwilen (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.539, longitude 7.964.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Münchwilen (AG)?
In Münchwilen (AG), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 69.6% (2024), ranking 16 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Münchwilen (AG)?
In Münchwilen (AG), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 44.5% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchwilen (AG)?
In Münchwilen (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchwilen (AG)?
The nearest to Münchwilen (AG) are Stein (AG) (1.1 km), Eiken (2.1 km), Obermumpf (2.1 km), Schupfart (2.6 km), Sisseln (2.6 km).