Schneisingen: population and statistics
Schneisingen has a population of 1,551 (2025) across 8.3 km², or 188 people per km². It ranks 1,149 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,551 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 188 people/km²
- 463 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Schneisingen ranks No. 135 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.5% in Schneisingen, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
District heating: 8.9% in Schneisingen, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Schneisingen in numbers
Where is Schneisingen?
Population of Schneisingen over time
Schneisingen had 1,336 residents in 2015 and 1,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,491 |
| 2021 | 1,505 |
| 2022 | 1,526 |
| 2023 | 1,562 |
| 2024 | 1,564 |
| 2025 | 1,551 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,157 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Niederweningen (3,284 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schneisingen
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 | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 238 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 750 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,223 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,239 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 664 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 346 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,327 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.8% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 633 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 272 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 88 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 924.9 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,210 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,215 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,026 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 781 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,329 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 848 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 891 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 379 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,309 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 244.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,386 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,009 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,002 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schneisingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,174 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schneisingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schneisingen?
Schneisingen has 1,551 residents (2025), ranking 1,149 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schneisingen?
Schneisingen covers 8.3 km², with a density of 188 people per km².
Is the population of Schneisingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schneisingen went from 1,336 to 1,551, a change of +16.1%.
Where is Schneisingen?
Schneisingen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zurzach (district). Latitude 47.519, longitude 8.367.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Schneisingen?
In Schneisingen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.5% (2025), ranking 238 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Schneisingen?
In Schneisingen, “District heating” stands at 8.9% (2026), ranking 272 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schneisingen?
In Schneisingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schneisingen?
The nearest to Schneisingen are Niederweningen (1.6 km), Lengnau (AG) (2.7 km), Ehrendingen (2.8 km), Siglistorf (3.1 km), Schleinikon (3.4 km).