Villmergen: population and statistics
Villmergen has a population of 8,290 (2025) across 11.9 km², or 694 people per km². It ranks 239 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,290 residents
- 11.9 km²
- 694 people/km²
- 428 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Villmergen ranks No. 25 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.7% in Villmergen, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,134 kWh a year here.
Villmergen in numbers
Where is Villmergen?
Population of Villmergen over time
Villmergen had 7,021 residents in 2015 and 8,290 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,668 |
| 2021 | 7,742 |
| 2022 | 7,869 |
| 2023 | 8,132 |
| 2024 | 8,242 |
| 2025 | 8,290 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Dintikon, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wohlen (AG) (18,162 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Villmergen
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 | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.7% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,558 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,806 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 283 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,392 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 133 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.6% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 565 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 279 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.5% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 947 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 267 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 332 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,802 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 319 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 80.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 143 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,721 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 838 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 493 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 287 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 470 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 312 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 276 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,051 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 240 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 488.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 519 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.4% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 943 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 407 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villmergen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 153 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villmergen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villmergen?
Villmergen has 8,290 residents (2025), ranking 239 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villmergen?
Villmergen covers 11.9 km², with a density of 694 people per km².
Is the population of Villmergen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villmergen went from 7,021 to 8,290, a change of +18.1%.
Where is Villmergen?
Villmergen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.348, longitude 8.246.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Villmergen?
In Villmergen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.7% (2026), ranking 133 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Villmergen?
In Villmergen, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 80.6 GWh/year (2026), ranking 143 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villmergen?
In Villmergen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,134 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villmergen?
The nearest to Villmergen are Dintikon (2.2 km), Wohlen (AG) (2.4 km), Büttikon (2.8 km), Seengen (3.6 km), Ammerswil (3.7 km).