Veltheim (AG): population and statistics
Veltheim (AG) has a population of 1,598 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 305 people per km². It ranks 1,124 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,598 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 305 people/km²
- 370 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Veltheim (AG) ranks No. 131 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.4% in Veltheim (AG), compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 43.2% in Veltheim (AG), compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Veltheim (AG) in numbers
Where is Veltheim (AG)?
Population of Veltheim (AG) over time
Veltheim (AG) had 1,440 residents in 2015 and 1,598 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,526 |
| 2021 | 1,551 |
| 2022 | 1,517 |
| 2023 | 1,563 |
| 2024 | 1,600 |
| 2025 | 1,598 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 734 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schinznach (2,461 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Veltheim (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 | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,374 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 729 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,250 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 742 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.0% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.4% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 96 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 622 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 65 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,401 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,037 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.7 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,162 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,476 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 725 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,272 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,539 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) | 31.6% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 678 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,020 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 424.3 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 689 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,412 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.2% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 229 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Veltheim (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 603 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Veltheim (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Veltheim (AG)?
Veltheim (AG) has 1,598 residents (2025), ranking 1,124 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Veltheim (AG)?
Veltheim (AG) covers 5.2 km², with a density of 305 people per km².
Is the population of Veltheim (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Veltheim (AG) went from 1,440 to 1,598, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Veltheim (AG)?
Veltheim (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.440, longitude 8.148.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Veltheim (AG)?
In Veltheim (AG), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.4% (2026), ranking 96 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Veltheim (AG)?
In Veltheim (AG), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 43.2% (2024), ranking 229 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Veltheim (AG)?
In Veltheim (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Veltheim (AG)?
The nearest to Veltheim (AG) are Schinznach (1.0 km), Holderbank (AG) (1.7 km), Auenstein (2.6 km), Thalheim (AG) (3.3 km), Villnachern (3.6 km).