Villigen: population and statistics
Villigen has a population of 2,257 (2025) across 11.2 km², or 201 people per km². It ranks 908 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,257 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 201 people/km²
- 354 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Villigen ranks No. 103 by population.
District heating: 51.5% in Villigen, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 3.5% in Villigen, compared with an average of 26.5% in Aargau and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,132 kWh a year here.
Villigen in numbers
Where is Villigen?
Population of Villigen over time
Villigen had 2,029 residents in 2015 and 2,257 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,120 |
| 2021 | 2,180 |
| 2022 | 2,179 |
| 2023 | 2,139 |
| 2024 | 2,231 |
| 2025 | 2,257 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,570 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Rüfenach, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Würenlingen (5,323 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,528 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villigen
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 | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 556 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,118 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 969 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 894 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 869 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 374 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.7% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,690 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,666 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 943 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 51.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,574 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 460 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 742 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,304 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 488 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 136 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 974 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,102 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.6% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,541 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 605 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 682.8 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 218 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 36 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,754 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villigen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.9% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 436 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villigen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villigen?
Villigen has 2,257 residents (2025), ranking 908 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villigen?
Villigen covers 11.2 km², with a density of 201 people per km².
Is the population of Villigen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villigen went from 2,029 to 2,257, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Villigen?
Villigen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.526, longitude 8.220.
District heating: what is the figure for Villigen?
In Villigen, “District heating” stands at 51.5% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Villigen?
In Villigen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 3.5% (2024), ranking 1,754 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villigen?
In Villigen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,132 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villigen?
The nearest to Villigen are Rüfenach (2.1 km), Remigen (2.6 km), Würenlingen (2.9 km), Böttstein (3.4 km), Mandach (3.5 km).