Zeiningen: population and statistics
Zeiningen has a population of 2,604 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 817 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,604 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 338 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Zeiningen ranks No. 92 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 213.5 in Zeiningen, compared with an average of 489.8 in Aargau and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.2% in Zeiningen, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Zeiningen in numbers
Where is Zeiningen?
Population of Zeiningen over time
Zeiningen had 2,277 residents in 2015 and 2,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,400 |
| 2021 | 2,422 |
| 2022 | 2,494 |
| 2023 | 2,547 |
| 2024 | 2,545 |
| 2025 | 2,604 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,592 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Möhlin (11,351 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zeiningen
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 | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 944 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,213 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 922 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 418 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 401 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.3% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 414 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 160 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 683 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,175 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.3 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 936 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,560 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,062 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 187 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 806 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 193 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 761 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.1 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 594 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 603 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.5% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 952 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 556 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,115 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,513 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.0% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 885 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.5% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 879 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zeiningen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 744 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zeiningen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeiningen?
Zeiningen has 2,604 residents (2025), ranking 817 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zeiningen?
Zeiningen covers 11.4 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Zeiningen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zeiningen went from 2,277 to 2,604, a change of +14.4%.
Where is Zeiningen?
Zeiningen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.543, longitude 7.871.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zeiningen?
In Zeiningen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 213.5 (2024), ranking 1,513 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Zeiningen?
In Zeiningen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.2% (2026), ranking 401 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zeiningen?
In Zeiningen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zeiningen?
The nearest to Zeiningen are Möhlin (2.6 km), Maisprach (2.8 km), Zuzgen (2.9 km), Wallbach (3.2 km), Mumpf (3.7 km).