Oberkulm: population and statistics
Oberkulm has a population of 3,026 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 322 people per km². It ranks 726 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,026 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 322 people/km²
- 482 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Oberkulm ranks No. 84 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 41.3 in Oberkulm, compared with an average of 62.0 in Aargau and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 48.9% in Oberkulm, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,152 kWh a year here.
Oberkulm in numbers
Where is Oberkulm?
Population of Oberkulm over time
Oberkulm had 2,692 residents in 2015 and 3,026 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,776 |
| 2021 | 2,850 |
| 2022 | 2,863 |
| 2023 | 2,999 |
| 2024 | 3,023 |
| 2025 | 3,026 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,318 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterkulm, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schöftland (4,658 residents), 5.4 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 Oberkulm
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 | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 642 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,413 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 813 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.1% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 335 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 623 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,163 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 590 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,110 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 100 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,085 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 770.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,395 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 808 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,546 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,065 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 156 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 938 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 125 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,023 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,743 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 981 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 927 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 859 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,139 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,521 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 137 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberkulm | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.8% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 399 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberkulm
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberkulm?
Oberkulm has 3,026 residents (2025), ranking 726 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberkulm?
Oberkulm covers 9.4 km², with a density of 322 people per km².
Is the population of Oberkulm growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberkulm went from 2,692 to 3,026, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Oberkulm?
Oberkulm is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.300, longitude 8.124.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberkulm?
In Oberkulm, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 41.3 (2026), ranking 1,743 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Oberkulm?
In Oberkulm, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 48.9% (2024), ranking 137 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberkulm?
In Oberkulm, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,152 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberkulm?
The nearest to Oberkulm are Unterkulm (1.5 km), Zetzwil (2.5 km), Schlossrued (2.6 km), Gontenschwil (3.5 km), Dürrenäsch (3.5 km).