Muri (AG): population and statistics
Muri (AG) has a population of 8,850 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 717 people per km². It ranks 224 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,850 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 717 people/km²
- 458 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Muri (AG) ranks No. 21 by population.
District heating: 19.1% in Muri (AG), compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Muri (AG) in numbers
Where is Muri (AG)?
Population of Muri (AG) over time
Muri (AG) had 7,591 residents in 2015 and 8,850 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,244 |
| 2021 | 8,377 |
| 2022 | 8,381 |
| 2023 | 8,602 |
| 2024 | 8,712 |
| 2025 | 8,850 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,728 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Aristau, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wohlen (AG) (18,162 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Muri (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 | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 972 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,254 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 250 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,553 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 183 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,137 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 795 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,459 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,143 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 80 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 419 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 127 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,809 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 309 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 65.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 197 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,420 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,301 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 678 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 194 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 620 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 232 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 702 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 452 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,310 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,851 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 161 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 661.1 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 234 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 707 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 709 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muri (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 557 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muri (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muri (AG)?
Muri (AG) has 8,850 residents (2025), ranking 224 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muri (AG)?
Muri (AG) covers 12.3 km², with a density of 717 people per km².
Is the population of Muri (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muri (AG) went from 7,591 to 8,850, a change of +16.6%.
Where is Muri (AG)?
Muri (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.275, longitude 8.342.
District heating: what is the figure for Muri (AG)?
In Muri (AG), “District heating” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 80 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs: what is the figure for Muri (AG)?
In Muri (AG), “Jobs” stands at 5,851 (2024), ranking 161 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muri (AG)?
In Muri (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muri (AG)?
The nearest to Muri (AG) are Aristau (2.0 km), Buttwil (2.4 km), Merenschwand (3.0 km), Geltwil (3.1 km), Boswil (3.6 km).