Rüfenach: population and statistics
Rüfenach has a population of 869 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 208 people per km². It ranks 1,546 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 869 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 208 people/km²
- 372 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Rüfenach ranks No. 176 by population.
District heating: 46.1% in Rüfenach, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.8% in Rüfenach, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Rüfenach in numbers
Where is Rüfenach?
Population of Rüfenach over time
Rüfenach had 866 residents in 2015 and 869 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 863 |
| 2021 | 874 |
| 2022 | 856 |
| 2023 | 874 |
| 2024 | 888 |
| 2025 | 869 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 584 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Remigen (1,380 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rüfenach
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 | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 715 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 386 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,654 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,162 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.4% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 829 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 87 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,631 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,707 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.7% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,009 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 46.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 13 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,170 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 870 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,368 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,603 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 277 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 59 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,616 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.5 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,536 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,169 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 214 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,586 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 246.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,376 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 519 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,677 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rüfenach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,230 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rüfenach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rüfenach?
Rüfenach has 869 residents (2025), ranking 1,546 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rüfenach?
Rüfenach covers 4.2 km², with a density of 208 people per km².
Is the population of Rüfenach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rüfenach went from 866 to 869, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Rüfenach?
Rüfenach is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.509, longitude 8.208.
District heating: what is the figure for Rüfenach?
In Rüfenach, “District heating” stands at 46.1% (2026), ranking 13 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Rüfenach?
In Rüfenach, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.8% (2026), ranking 87 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rüfenach?
In Rüfenach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rüfenach?
The nearest to Rüfenach are Remigen (1.7 km), Villigen (2.1 km), Riniken (2.2 km), Brugg (2.6 km), Windisch (3.4 km).