Rottenschwil: population and statistics
Rottenschwil has a population of 1,013 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 226 people per km². It ranks 1,454 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,013 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 226 people/km²
- 391 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Rottenschwil ranks No. 165 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 43.8% in Rottenschwil, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.4% in Rottenschwil, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Rottenschwil in numbers
Where is Rottenschwil?
Population of Rottenschwil over time
Rottenschwil had 806 residents in 2015 and 1,013 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 911 |
| 2021 | 912 |
| 2022 | 913 |
| 2023 | 946 |
| 2024 | 960 |
| 2025 | 1,013 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 629 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Besenbüren, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Unterlunkhofen (1,662 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rottenschwil
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 | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,256 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 500 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,626 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 595 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 433 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 706 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 827 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 914.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,226 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,674 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,184 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,139 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,595 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,785 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.8% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 52 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 222 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,572 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.2 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,489 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 951 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 861 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rottenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 931 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rottenschwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rottenschwil?
Rottenschwil has 1,013 residents (2025), ranking 1,454 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rottenschwil?
Rottenschwil covers 4.5 km², with a density of 226 people per km².
Is the population of Rottenschwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rottenschwil went from 806 to 1,013, a change of +25.7%.
Where is Rottenschwil?
Rottenschwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Muri (district). Latitude 47.314, longitude 8.362.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Rottenschwil?
In Rottenschwil, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 43.8% (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rottenschwil?
In Rottenschwil, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.4% (2026), ranking 113 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rottenschwil?
In Rottenschwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rottenschwil?
The nearest to Rottenschwil are Besenbüren (1.2 km), Unterlunkhofen (1.8 km), Oberlunkhofen (2.7 km), Oberwil-Lieli (2.7 km), Bünzen (2.7 km).