Remetschwil: population and statistics
Remetschwil has a population of 2,102 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 542 people per km². It ranks 941 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,102 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 542 people/km²
- 573 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Remetschwil ranks No. 107 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.0% in Remetschwil, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 71.3% in Remetschwil, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Remetschwil in numbers
Where is Remetschwil?
Population of Remetschwil over time
Remetschwil had 2,041 residents in 2015 and 2,102 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,023 |
| 2021 | 2,060 |
| 2022 | 2,070 |
| 2023 | 2,113 |
| 2024 | 2,096 |
| 2025 | 2,102 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberrohrdorf (4,265 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Remetschwil
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 | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 797 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 942 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,081 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,581 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 133 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 316 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,593 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,166 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,921 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,188 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 136 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,034 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 167 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 856 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 932 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 691 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,008 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 328.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,036 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 588 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,006 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Remetschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,158 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Remetschwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Remetschwil?
Remetschwil has 2,102 residents (2025), ranking 941 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Remetschwil?
Remetschwil covers 3.9 km², with a density of 542 people per km².
Is the population of Remetschwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Remetschwil went from 2,041 to 2,102, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Remetschwil?
Remetschwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.411, longitude 8.332.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Remetschwil?
In Remetschwil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.0% (2026), ranking 133 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Remetschwil?
In Remetschwil, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 71.3% (2026), ranking 316 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Remetschwil?
In Remetschwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Remetschwil?
The nearest to Remetschwil are Oberrohrdorf (1.7 km), Stetten (AG) (2.2 km), Künten (2.4 km), Niederrohrdorf (2.5 km), Killwangen (2.5 km).