Schmiedrued: population and statistics
Schmiedrued has a population of 1,145 (2025) across 8.7 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 1,361 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,145 residents
- 8.7 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 673 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Schmiedrued ranks No. 154 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 4.0% in Schmiedrued, compared with an average of 11.6% in Aargau and 15.5% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 42.3% in Schmiedrued, compared with an average of 29.1% in Aargau and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Schmiedrued in numbers
Where is Schmiedrued?
Population of Schmiedrued over time
Schmiedrued had 1,164 residents in 2015 and 1,145 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,160 |
| 2021 | 1,167 |
| 2022 | 1,159 |
| 2023 | 1,152 |
| 2024 | 1,160 |
| 2025 | 1,145 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,211 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gontenschwil (2,249 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schmiedrued
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 | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 514 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 604 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 368 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,632 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 585 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,471 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,720 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 175 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 805 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,180 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 855 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,156 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,716 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 263 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,654 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,584 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.3% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 106 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 344 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,358 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,161 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,534 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.9% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 630 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schmiedrued | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,529 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schmiedrued
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schmiedrued?
Schmiedrued has 1,145 residents (2025), ranking 1,361 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schmiedrued?
Schmiedrued covers 8.7 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Schmiedrued growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schmiedrued went from 1,164 to 1,145, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Schmiedrued?
Schmiedrued is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.264, longitude 8.113.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Schmiedrued?
In Schmiedrued, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 4.0% (2026), ranking 1,720 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Schmiedrued?
In Schmiedrued, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 42.3% (2026), ranking 106 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schmiedrued?
In Schmiedrued, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schmiedrued?
The nearest to Schmiedrued are Gontenschwil (2.8 km), Schlossrued (3.4 km), Kirchleerau (3.6 km), Moosleerau (3.6 km), Zetzwil (4.1 km).