Stein (AG): population and statistics
Stein (AG) has a population of 3,660 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 1,302 people per km². It ranks 616 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,660 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 1,302 people/km²
- 299 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Stein (AG) ranks No. 72 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Stein (AG), compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 45.1% in Stein (AG), compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,158 kWh a year here.
Stein (AG) in numbers
Where is Stein (AG)?
Population of Stein (AG) over time
Stein (AG) had 3,136 residents in 2015 and 3,660 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,253 |
| 2021 | 3,369 |
| 2022 | 3,405 |
| 2023 | 3,504 |
| 2024 | 3,512 |
| 2025 | 3,660 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 394 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Münchwilen (AG), 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Frick (6,211 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Stein (AG)
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 | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,302 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,824 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 660 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 358 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,060 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 459 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 565 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.8% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 86 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,312 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 698 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 660 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,358 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,101 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 195 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 782 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 209 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 710 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,260 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 612 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,789 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 261 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,035 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 75 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 63 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stein (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 45.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 36 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stein (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stein (AG)?
Stein (AG) has 3,660 residents (2025), ranking 616 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stein (AG)?
Stein (AG) covers 2.8 km², with a density of 1,302 people per km².
Is the population of Stein (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stein (AG) went from 3,136 to 3,660, a change of +16.7%.
Where is Stein (AG)?
Stein (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.544, longitude 7.951.
District heating: what is the figure for Stein (AG)?
In Stein (AG), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Stein (AG)?
In Stein (AG), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 45.1% (2025), ranking 36 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stein (AG)?
In Stein (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,158 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stein (AG)?
The nearest to Stein (AG) are Münchwilen (AG) (1.1 km), Obermumpf (1.7 km), Mumpf (2.4 km), Sisseln (3.1 km), Eiken (3.2 km).