Oberrüti: population and statistics
Oberrüti has a population of 1,631 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 303 people per km². It ranks 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,631 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 303 people/km²
- 421 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Oberrüti ranks No. 128 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberrüti, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 37.4 in Oberrüti, compared with an average of 62.0 in Aargau and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Oberrüti in numbers
Where is Oberrüti?
Population of Oberrüti over time
Oberrüti had 1,512 residents in 2015 and 1,631 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,544 |
| 2021 | 1,598 |
| 2022 | 1,594 |
| 2023 | 1,600 |
| 2024 | 1,630 |
| 2025 | 1,631 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 754 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dietwil, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hünenberg (8,985 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,632 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberrüti
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 | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,512 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 653 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,330 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,568 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 173 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 699 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 965 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 598 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 500 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 91 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,168 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,582 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 452 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,236 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,289 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 918 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 91 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,315 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 61 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,475 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 603 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.0% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,676 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 411 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,269 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 252.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,358 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,119 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 651 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberrüti | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,158 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberrüti
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberrüti?
Oberrüti has 1,631 residents (2025), ranking 1,108 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberrüti?
Oberrüti covers 5.4 km², with a density of 303 people per km².
Is the population of Oberrüti growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberrüti went from 1,512 to 1,631, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Oberrüti?
Oberrüti is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.166, longitude 8.395.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberrüti?
In Oberrüti, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberrüti?
In Oberrüti, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37.4 (2026), ranking 1,779 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberrüti?
In Oberrüti, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberrüti?
The nearest to Oberrüti are Dietwil (1.9 km), Hünenberg (2.6 km), Sins (2.8 km), Abtwil (3.2 km), Risch (3.9 km).