Niederwil (AG): population and statistics
Niederwil (AG) has a population of 3,030 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 493 people per km². It ranks 725 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,030 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 493 people/km²
- 390 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Niederwil (AG) ranks No. 83 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 78.2% in Niederwil (AG), compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 39.9% in Niederwil (AG), compared with an average of 29.1% in Aargau and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Niederwil (AG) in numbers
Where is Niederwil (AG)?
Population of Niederwil (AG) over time
Niederwil (AG) had 2,761 residents in 2015 and 3,030 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,863 |
| 2021 | 2,875 |
| 2022 | 3,005 |
| 2023 | 3,042 |
| 2024 | 3,023 |
| 2025 | 3,030 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 861 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fischbach-Göslikon, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wohlen (AG) (18,162 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederwil (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 | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 871 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,376 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 834 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,609 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 314 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.4% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 206 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,181 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 126 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 884 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,428 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 609 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 877 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,917 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,190 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 870 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 178 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 809 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,185 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,525 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 174 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,390 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 648 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 458.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 580 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 844 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 661 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederwil (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 740 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederwil (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederwil (AG)?
Niederwil (AG) has 3,030 residents (2025), ranking 725 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederwil (AG)?
Niederwil (AG) covers 6.2 km², with a density of 493 people per km².
Is the population of Niederwil (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederwil (AG) went from 2,761 to 3,030, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Niederwil (AG)?
Niederwil (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.380, longitude 8.297.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Niederwil (AG)?
In Niederwil (AG), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 78.2% (2026), ranking 133 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Niederwil (AG)?
In Niederwil (AG), “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 39.9% (2026), ranking 174 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederwil (AG)?
In Niederwil (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederwil (AG)?
The nearest to Niederwil (AG) are Fischbach-Göslikon (1.2 km), Stetten (AG) (2.5 km), Künten (2.7 km), Tägerig (2.9 km), Eggenwil (3.4 km).