Schwaderloch: population and statistics
Schwaderloch has a population of 727 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 262 people per km². It ranks 1,636 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 727 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 262 people/km²
- 329 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Schwaderloch ranks No. 183 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schwaderloch, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 62.5% in Schwaderloch, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,128 kWh a year here.
Schwaderloch in numbers
Where is Schwaderloch?
Population of Schwaderloch over time
Schwaderloch had 674 residents in 2015 and 727 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 689 |
| 2021 | 694 |
| 2022 | 703 |
| 2023 | 723 |
| 2024 | 728 |
| 2025 | 727 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 388 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leibstadt (1,639 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schwaderloch
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 | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 998 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 363 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,682 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.8% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,380 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 183 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 538 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,476 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 737 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 42 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,120 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 922 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.2 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,744 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,890 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 812 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,779 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 39 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,701 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,388 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.4% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,562 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 226 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 243 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,530 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 334.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,015 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.2% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,699 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 62.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 37 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schwaderloch | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 209 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schwaderloch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schwaderloch?
Schwaderloch has 727 residents (2025), ranking 1,636 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schwaderloch?
Schwaderloch covers 2.8 km², with a density of 262 people per km².
Is the population of Schwaderloch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schwaderloch went from 674 to 727, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Schwaderloch?
Schwaderloch is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.586, longitude 8.144.
District heating: what is the figure for Schwaderloch?
In Schwaderloch, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Schwaderloch?
In Schwaderloch, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 62.5% (2024), ranking 37 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schwaderloch?
In Schwaderloch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,128 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schwaderloch?
The nearest to Schwaderloch are Leibstadt (2.5 km), Mettauertal (2.9 km), Gansingen (4.7 km), Full-Reuenthal (4.7 km), Mandach (5.2 km).