Rothrist: population and statistics
Rothrist has a population of 9,979 (2025) across 11.9 km², or 841 people per km². It ranks 180 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,979 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 841 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Rothrist ranks No. 13 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Rothrist in numbers
Where is Rothrist?
Population of Rothrist over time
Rothrist had 8,684 residents in 2015 and 9,979 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,290 |
| 2021 | 9,394 |
| 2022 | 9,565 |
| 2023 | 9,866 |
| 2024 | 9,896 |
| 2025 | 9,979 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Boningen, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oftringen (15,198 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rothrist
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 | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,307 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,500 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 230 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,271 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 453 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 655 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 307 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,277 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 399 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 152 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,081 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 976 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 91.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 103 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,194 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 936 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 608 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 226 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 632 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 224 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 966 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.2% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,332 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,674 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 206 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 468.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 565 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 598 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 748 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rothrist | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 456 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rothrist
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rothrist?
Rothrist has 9,979 residents (2025), ranking 180 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rothrist?
Rothrist covers 11.9 km², with a density of 841 people per km².
Is the population of Rothrist growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rothrist went from 8,684 to 9,979, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Rothrist?
Rothrist is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zofingen (district). Latitude 47.303, longitude 7.883.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Rothrist?
In Rothrist, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 91.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 103 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Rothrist?
In Rothrist, “Jobs” stands at 4,674 (2024), ranking 206 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rothrist?
In Rothrist, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rothrist?
The nearest to Rothrist are Boningen (2.0 km), Aarburg (2.4 km), Vordemwald (3.2 km), Oftringen (3.3 km), Kappel (SO) (3.5 km).