Oeschgen: population and statistics
Oeschgen has a population of 1,181 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 270 people per km². It ranks 1,341 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,181 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 270 people/km²
- 354 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Oeschgen ranks No. 152 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.1% in Oeschgen, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,080 kW in Oeschgen, compared with an average of 997.1 kW in Aargau and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Oeschgen in numbers
Where is Oeschgen?
Population of Oeschgen over time
Oeschgen had 944 residents in 2015 and 1,181 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,049 |
| 2021 | 1,092 |
| 2022 | 1,150 |
| 2023 | 1,176 |
| 2024 | 1,185 |
| 2025 | 1,181 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 613 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frick (6,211 residents), 1.6 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 Oeschgen
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 | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,491 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 577 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,407 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,128 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 124 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 434 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.8% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 872 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 617 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 609 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 657 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,080 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 192 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,455 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,610 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 860 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 76 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,342 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 924 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.4% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 351 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 291 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,438 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,374 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 829 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 841 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oeschgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,089 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oeschgen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oeschgen?
Oeschgen has 1,181 residents (2025), ranking 1,341 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oeschgen?
Oeschgen covers 4.4 km², with a density of 270 people per km².
Is the population of Oeschgen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oeschgen went from 944 to 1,181, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Oeschgen?
Oeschgen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.522, longitude 8.018.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Oeschgen?
In Oeschgen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.1% (2026), ranking 124 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oeschgen?
In Oeschgen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,080 kW (2026), ranking 192 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oeschgen?
In Oeschgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oeschgen?
The nearest to Oeschgen are Frick (1.6 km), Eiken (2.4 km), Gipf-Oberfrick (2.6 km), Kaisten (2.9 km), Schupfart (3.9 km).