Wohlenschwil: population and statistics
Wohlenschwil has a population of 1,876 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 427 people per km². It ranks 1,009 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +24.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,876 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 427 people/km²
- 379 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Wohlenschwil ranks No. 113 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Wohlenschwil, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 40.7% in Wohlenschwil, compared with an average of 29.1% in Aargau and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Wohlenschwil in numbers
Where is Wohlenschwil?
Population of Wohlenschwil over time
Wohlenschwil had 1,510 residents in 2015 and 1,876 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,677 |
| 2021 | 1,757 |
| 2022 | 1,820 |
| 2023 | 1,867 |
| 2024 | 1,855 |
| 2025 | 1,876 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 615 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mellingen (6,324 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,540 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wohlenschwil
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 | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,449 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 815 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,172 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,248 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.8% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 221 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 360 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 773 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 858 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.2% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 451 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 90 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,171 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,128 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 911 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.0 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,413 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,413 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,478 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 113 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,085 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.2 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,107 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 393 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,294 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 209.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,527 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.8% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 596 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,470 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wohlenschwil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 610 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wohlenschwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wohlenschwil?
Wohlenschwil has 1,876 residents (2025), ranking 1,009 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wohlenschwil?
Wohlenschwil covers 4.4 km², with a density of 427 people per km².
Is the population of Wohlenschwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wohlenschwil went from 1,510 to 1,876, a change of +24.2%.
Where is Wohlenschwil?
Wohlenschwil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.412, longitude 8.259.
District heating: what is the figure for Wohlenschwil?
In Wohlenschwil, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Wohlenschwil?
In Wohlenschwil, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 40.7% (2026), ranking 145 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wohlenschwil?
In Wohlenschwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wohlenschwil?
The nearest to Wohlenschwil are Mellingen (1.6 km), Tägerig (1.8 km), Mägenwil (1.9 km), Hägglingen (2.5 km), Birrhard (2.7 km).