Oberwil-Lieli: population and statistics
Oberwil-Lieli has a population of 2,699 (2025) across 5.3 km², or 504 people per km². It ranks 794 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,699 residents
- 5.3 km²
- 504 people/km²
- 525 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Oberwil-Lieli ranks No. 91 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Oberwil-Lieli, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.1% in Oberwil-Lieli, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Oberwil-Lieli in numbers
Where is Oberwil-Lieli?
Population of Oberwil-Lieli over time
Oberwil-Lieli had 2,213 residents in 2015 and 2,699 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,501 |
| 2021 | 2,549 |
| 2022 | 2,586 |
| 2023 | 2,605 |
| 2024 | 2,627 |
| 2025 | 2,699 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 749 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterlunkhofen, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Berikon (5,026 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,604 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberwil-Lieli
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 | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 894 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,330 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 859 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,710 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,070 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 428 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 121 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 916 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,129 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 909 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 972 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,814 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,214 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 177 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 856 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 234 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 650 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 334 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.6% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,201 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 558 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,111 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 206.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,536 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 773 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,252 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwil-Lieli | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,317 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwil-Lieli
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwil-Lieli?
Oberwil-Lieli has 2,699 residents (2025), ranking 794 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberwil-Lieli?
Oberwil-Lieli covers 5.3 km², with a density of 504 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwil-Lieli growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberwil-Lieli went from 2,213 to 2,699, a change of +22.0%.
Where is Oberwil-Lieli?
Oberwil-Lieli is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.333, longitude 8.383.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberwil-Lieli?
In Oberwil-Lieli, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Oberwil-Lieli?
In Oberwil-Lieli, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.1% (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwil-Lieli?
In Oberwil-Lieli, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwil-Lieli?
The nearest to Oberwil-Lieli are Unterlunkhofen (1.3 km), Berikon (2.3 km), Zufikon (2.3 km), Oberlunkhofen (2.6 km), Rottenschwil (2.7 km).