Schafisheim: population and statistics
Schafisheim has a population of 3,131 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 495 people per km². It ranks 699 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,131 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 495 people/km²
- 415 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Schafisheim ranks No. 80 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,424 in Schafisheim, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.8% in Schafisheim, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Schafisheim in numbers
Where is Schafisheim?
Population of Schafisheim over time
Schafisheim had 2,973 residents in 2015 and 3,131 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,044 |
| 2021 | 3,064 |
| 2022 | 3,037 |
| 2023 | 3,137 |
| 2024 | 3,155 |
| 2025 | 3,131 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 887 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hunzenschwil, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rupperswil (6,317 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schafisheim
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 | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 971 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,441 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 799 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) | 25.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 355 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 802 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,040 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 856 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,119 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,426 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 611 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.1 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 460 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,820 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 434 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 230 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 667 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 227 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 664 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.5 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 630 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,459 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 220 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,424 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 29 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 146 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,448 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schafisheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 668 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schafisheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schafisheim?
Schafisheim has 3,131 residents (2025), ranking 699 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schafisheim?
Schafisheim covers 6.3 km², with a density of 495 people per km².
Is the population of Schafisheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schafisheim went from 2,973 to 3,131, a change of +5.3%.
Where is Schafisheim?
Schafisheim is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.379, longitude 8.143.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schafisheim?
In Schafisheim, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,424 (2024), ranking 29 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Schafisheim?
In Schafisheim, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.8% (2026), ranking 355 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schafisheim?
In Schafisheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schafisheim?
The nearest to Schafisheim are Hunzenschwil (1.5 km), Staufen (1.8 km), Rupperswil (2.9 km), Lenzburg (3.0 km), Niederlenz (3.6 km).