Zofingen: population and statistics
Zofingen has a population of 13,054 (2025) across 11.1 km², or 1,179 people per km². It ranks 114 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,054 residents
- 11.1 km²
- 1,179 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Zofingen ranks No. 9 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Zofingen in numbers
Where is Zofingen?
Population of Zofingen over time
Zofingen had 11,487 residents in 2015 and 13,054 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,104 |
| 2021 | 12,329 |
| 2022 | 12,453 |
| 2023 | 12,796 |
| 2024 | 12,876 |
| 2025 | 13,054 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,550 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Strengelbach, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarau (22,932 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Zofingen
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 | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 842 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,896 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 117 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.4% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 775 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.8% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 125 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,582 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 737 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 394 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 165 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 891.2 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,260 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 88.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 115 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,812 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,421 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,159 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 94 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,182 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 105 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.5 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 293 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.3% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 291 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 11,090 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 82 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 849.5 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 123 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.5% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 672 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.0% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 627 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zofingen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 659 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zofingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zofingen?
Zofingen has 13,054 residents (2025), ranking 114 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zofingen?
Zofingen covers 11.1 km², with a density of 1,179 people per km².
Is the population of Zofingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zofingen went from 11,487 to 13,054, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Zofingen?
Zofingen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zofingen (district). Latitude 47.288, longitude 7.948.
Establishments: what is the figure for Zofingen?
In Zofingen, “Establishments” stands at 1,159 (2024), ranking 94 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Zofingen?
In Zofingen, “Jobs” stands at 11,090 (2024), ranking 82 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zofingen?
In Zofingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zofingen?
The nearest to Zofingen are Strengelbach (1.6 km), Brittnau (3.1 km), Wikon (3.2 km), Oftringen (3.5 km), Vordemwald (3.8 km).