Rheinfelden: population and statistics
Rheinfelden has a population of 14,034 (2025) across 16.0 km², or 877 people per km². It ranks 105 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,034 residents
- 16.0 km²
- 877 people/km²
- 279 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Rheinfelden ranks No. 6 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.7% in Rheinfelden, compared with an average of 8.3% in Aargau and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,180 kWh a year here.
Rheinfelden in numbers
Where is Rheinfelden?
Population of Rheinfelden over time
Rheinfelden had 13,105 residents in 2015 and 14,034 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,551 |
| 2021 | 13,685 |
| 2022 | 13,624 |
| 2023 | 13,854 |
| 2024 | 13,820 |
| 2025 | 14,034 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,241 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Magden, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riehen (22,774 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Rheinfelden
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 | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 717 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,282 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 108 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,324 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 710 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.1% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 386 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,698 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,725 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 17.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 98 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 245 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 379 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 736.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 79.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 151 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,631 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,587 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,020 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 114 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 936 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 134 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 839 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 660 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 | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 9,093 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 100 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 647.9 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 252 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.1% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 269 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 17.7% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,214 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rheinfelden | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 164 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rheinfelden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rheinfelden?
Rheinfelden has 14,034 residents (2025), ranking 105 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rheinfelden?
Rheinfelden covers 16.0 km², with a density of 877 people per km².
Is the population of Rheinfelden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rheinfelden went from 13,105 to 14,034, a change of +7.1%.
Where is Rheinfelden?
Rheinfelden is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.554, longitude 7.796.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Rheinfelden?
In Rheinfelden, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.7% (2026), ranking 1,725 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rheinfelden?
In Rheinfelden, “Dwellings” stands at 7,282 (2026), ranking 108 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rheinfelden?
In Rheinfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,180 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rheinfelden?
The nearest to Rheinfelden are Magden (3.1 km), Olsberg (3.5 km), Möhlin (3.8 km), Maisprach (5.0 km), Arisdorf (5.1 km).