Spreitenbach: population and statistics
Spreitenbach has a population of 13,377 (2025) across 8.6 km², or 1,556 people per km². It ranks 111 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,377 residents
- 8.6 km²
- 1,556 people/km²
- 417 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Spreitenbach ranks No. 8 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 52.0% in Spreitenbach, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 2.6% in Spreitenbach, compared with an average of 16.6% in Aargau and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Spreitenbach in numbers
Where is Spreitenbach?
Population of Spreitenbach over time
Spreitenbach had 11,253 residents in 2015 and 13,377 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,126 |
| 2021 | 12,102 |
| 2022 | 12,322 |
| 2023 | 12,512 |
| 2024 | 12,587 |
| 2025 | 13,377 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Aargau for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Killwangen, 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Spreitenbach
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 | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,727 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,438 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 174 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,805 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,078 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,594 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.6% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 41 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,766 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,519 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 431 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 93 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,146 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 908.4 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,234 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 72.4 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 171 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,411 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,624 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 823 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 148 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 987 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 130 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.8 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 605 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,319 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 9,162 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 98 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 684.9 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 214 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 148 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,421 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Spreitenbach | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 52.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 8 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Spreitenbach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spreitenbach?
Spreitenbach has 13,377 residents (2025), ranking 111 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Spreitenbach?
Spreitenbach covers 8.6 km², with a density of 1,556 people per km².
Is the population of Spreitenbach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Spreitenbach went from 11,253 to 13,377, a change of +18.9%.
Where is Spreitenbach?
Spreitenbach is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.418, longitude 8.366.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Spreitenbach?
In Spreitenbach, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 52.0% (2025), ranking 8 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Spreitenbach?
In Spreitenbach, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.6% (2026), ranking 1,805 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Spreitenbach?
In Spreitenbach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Spreitenbach?
The nearest to Spreitenbach are Killwangen (2.1 km), Oetwil an der Limmat (2.5 km), Würenlos (2.6 km), Remetschwil (2.7 km), Bergdietikon (3.1 km).