Villnachern: population and statistics
Villnachern has a population of 1,702 (2025) across 5.8 km², or 296 people per km². It ranks 1,074 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,702 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 296 people/km²
- 362 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Villnachern ranks No. 120 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.4 in Villnachern, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Villnachern in numbers
Where is Villnachern?
Population of Villnachern over time
Villnachern had 1,573 residents in 2015 and 1,702 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,654 |
| 2021 | 1,659 |
| 2022 | 1,664 |
| 2023 | 1,677 |
| 2024 | 1,705 |
| 2025 | 1,702 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 805 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Habsburg, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brugg (13,615 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Villnachern
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 | Villnachern | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.4% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 637 of 1,811 |
Energy
| Indicator | Villnachern | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,514 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,210 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,508 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Villnachern | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 80 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,410 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 0 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 2,110 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,809 of 1,811 |
Employment
| Indicator | Villnachern | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 244 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,527 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,747 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.3% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,185 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 569 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Villnachern | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 899 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Villnachern
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Villnachern?
Villnachern has 1,702 residents (2025), ranking 1,074 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Villnachern?
Villnachern covers 5.8 km², with a density of 296 people per km².
Is the population of Villnachern growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Villnachern went from 1,573 to 1,702, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Villnachern?
Villnachern is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Brugg (district). Latitude 47.471, longitude 8.161.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Villnachern?
In Villnachern, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Villnachern?
In Villnachern, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.4 (2024), ranking 1,747 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Villnachern?
In Villnachern, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Villnachern?
The nearest to Villnachern are Habsburg (2.1 km), Schinznach (2.8 km), Bözberg (3.3 km), Riniken (3.4 km), Veltheim (AG) (3.6 km).