Wölflinswil: population and statistics
Wölflinswil has a population of 1,105 (2025) across 9.5 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 1,396 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,105 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 116 people/km²
- 440 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Wölflinswil ranks No. 159 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 38.0% in Wölflinswil, compared with an average of 69.1% in Aargau and 73.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 33.6% in Wölflinswil, compared with an average of 8.3% in Aargau and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,135 kWh a year here.
Wölflinswil in numbers
Where is Wölflinswil?
Population of Wölflinswil over time
Wölflinswil had 1,005 residents in 2015 and 1,105 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,033 |
| 2021 | 1,030 |
| 2022 | 1,029 |
| 2023 | 1,041 |
| 2024 | 1,077 |
| 2025 | 1,105 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberhof, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herznach-Ueken (2,765 residents), 4.3 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 Wölflinswil
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 | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,118 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 564 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,419 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.9% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 922 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 446 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.4% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,143 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.6% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 200 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,738 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 355 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,263 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,176 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 390 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 56 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,525 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.7 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,494 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.9% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 484 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 300 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,421 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 271.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,285 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,634 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 653 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wölflinswil | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.4% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,449 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wölflinswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wölflinswil?
Wölflinswil has 1,105 residents (2025), ranking 1,396 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wölflinswil?
Wölflinswil covers 9.5 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Wölflinswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wölflinswil went from 1,005 to 1,105, a change of +10.0%.
Where is Wölflinswil?
Wölflinswil is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Laufenburg (district). Latitude 47.461, longitude 7.998.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Wölflinswil?
In Wölflinswil, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 38.0% (2024), ranking 1,634 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Wölflinswil?
In Wölflinswil, “Wood heating systems” stands at 33.6% (2026), ranking 200 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wölflinswil?
In Wölflinswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,135 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wölflinswil?
The nearest to Wölflinswil are Oberhof (1.3 km), Wittnau (2.7 km), Kienberg (3.1 km), Densbüren (4.2 km), Herznach-Ueken (4.3 km).