Schöftland: population and statistics
Schöftland has a population of 4,658 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 742 people per km². It ranks 476 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,658 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 742 people/km²
- 462 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Schöftland ranks No. 48 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.1% in Schöftland, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 72.2% in Schöftland, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Schöftland in numbers
Where is Schöftland?
Population of Schöftland over time
Schöftland had 4,226 residents in 2015 and 4,658 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,468 |
| 2021 | 4,528 |
| 2022 | 4,520 |
| 2023 | 4,555 |
| 2024 | 4,608 |
| 2025 | 4,658 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 880 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hirschthal, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberentfelden (9,061 residents), 6.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schöftland
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 | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 344 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,316 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 519 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 123 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 775 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 288 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.3% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,378 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 975 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 173 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 628 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 797.8 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,369 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 31.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 631 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,853 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,412 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 317 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 474 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 325 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 460 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.8 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 717 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 356 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.6% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,303 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,896 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 489 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 407.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 750 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 480 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 884 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schöftland | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 826 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schöftland
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schöftland?
Schöftland has 4,658 residents (2025), ranking 476 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schöftland?
Schöftland covers 6.3 km², with a density of 742 people per km².
Is the population of Schöftland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schöftland went from 4,226 to 4,658, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Schöftland?
Schöftland is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Kulm (district). Latitude 47.305, longitude 8.053.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Schöftland?
In Schöftland, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.1% (2026), ranking 123 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Schöftland?
In Schöftland, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 72.2% (2026), ranking 288 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schöftland?
In Schöftland, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schöftland?
The nearest to Schöftland are Hirschthal (1.7 km), Uerkheim (2.1 km), Holziken (2.1 km), Staffelbach (2.5 km), Muhen (3.1 km).