Würenlos: population and statistics
Würenlos has a population of 7,046 (2025) across 9.0 km², or 781 people per km². It ranks 276 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,046 residents
- 9.0 km²
- 781 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Würenlos ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 9.4% in Würenlos, compared with an average of 16.6% in Aargau and 22.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 76.3% in Würenlos, compared with an average of 66.6% in Aargau and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,153 kWh a year here.
Würenlos in numbers
Where is Würenlos?
Population of Würenlos over time
Würenlos had 6,200 residents in 2015 and 7,046 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,511 |
| 2021 | 6,494 |
| 2022 | 6,727 |
| 2023 | 6,830 |
| 2024 | 6,931 |
| 2025 | 7,046 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hüttikon, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Spreitenbach (13,377 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,612 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Würenlos
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 | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,211 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,100 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 351 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,639 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 623 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 173 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,251 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,293 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,495 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 264 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 340 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 794.4 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,373 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.4 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 521 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,309 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,637 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 411 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 345 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 423 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 346 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,115 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 632 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,344 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 415 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 332.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,021 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 704 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.3% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 698 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Würenlos | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 766 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Würenlos
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Würenlos?
Würenlos has 7,046 residents (2025), ranking 276 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Würenlos?
Würenlos covers 9.0 km², with a density of 781 people per km².
Is the population of Würenlos growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Würenlos went from 6,200 to 7,046, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Würenlos?
Würenlos is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Baden (district). Latitude 47.442, longitude 8.365.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Würenlos?
In Würenlos, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 1,639 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Würenlos?
In Würenlos, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 76.3% (2026), ranking 173 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Würenlos?
In Würenlos, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,153 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Würenlos?
The nearest to Würenlos are Hüttikon (1.8 km), Killwangen (1.8 km), Oetwil an der Limmat (2.5 km), Spreitenbach (2.6 km), Neuenhof (2.7 km).