Wohlen (AG): population and statistics
Wohlen (AG) has a population of 18,162 (2025) across 12.4 km², or 1,465 people per km². It ranks 69 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,162 residents
- 12.4 km²
- 1,465 people/km²
- 426 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Wohlen (AG) ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 43.5% in Wohlen (AG), compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 84.0% in Wohlen (AG), compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Wohlen (AG) in numbers
Where is Wohlen (AG)?
Population of Wohlen (AG) over time
Wohlen (AG) had 15,600 residents in 2015 and 18,162 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,881 |
| 2021 | 16,896 |
| 2022 | 17,133 |
| 2023 | 17,481 |
| 2024 | 17,816 |
| 2025 | 18,162 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,737 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Villmergen, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dietikon (28,325 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Wohlen (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 | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,195 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,405 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 88 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.1% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 703 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 738 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 84.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 49 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,334 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,449 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 527 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 79 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,378 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 107.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 67 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,934 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,548 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,145 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 97 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,167 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 107 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.3 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 929 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 576 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 9,524 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 96 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 524.4 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 443 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 356 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,066 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wohlen (AG) | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.5% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 48 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wohlen (AG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wohlen (AG)?
Wohlen (AG) has 18,162 residents (2025), ranking 69 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wohlen (AG)?
Wohlen (AG) covers 12.4 km², with a density of 1,465 people per km².
Is the population of Wohlen (AG) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wohlen (AG) went from 15,600 to 18,162, a change of +16.4%.
Where is Wohlen (AG)?
Wohlen (AG) is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.351, longitude 8.278.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Wohlen (AG)?
In Wohlen (AG), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 43.5% (2025), ranking 48 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Wohlen (AG)?
In Wohlen (AG), “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 84.0% (2026), ranking 49 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wohlen (AG)?
In Wohlen (AG), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wohlen (AG)?
The nearest to Wohlen (AG) are Villmergen (2.4 km), Büttikon (2.5 km), Waltenschwil (2.6 km), Fischbach-Göslikon (3.2 km), Niederwil (AG) (3.6 km).