Zufikon: population and statistics
Zufikon has a population of 4,960 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 1,033 people per km². It ranks 440 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,960 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 1,033 people/km²
- 402 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Zufikon ranks No. 43 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.0% in Zufikon, compared with an average of 16.6% in Aargau and 22.4% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 5,232 kWh/inh. in Zufikon, compared with an average of 7,302 kWh/inh. in Aargau and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Zufikon in numbers
Where is Zufikon?
Population of Zufikon over time
Zufikon had 4,380 residents in 2015 and 4,960 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,548 |
| 2021 | 4,638 |
| 2022 | 4,713 |
| 2023 | 4,917 |
| 2024 | 4,906 |
| 2025 | 4,960 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 672 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Berikon, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bremgarten (AG) (8,902 residents), 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Zufikon
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 | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 660 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,236 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 540 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,771 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.6% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 233 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 759 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.5% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 246 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,161 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.4% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 406 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 179 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 605 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 755.9 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,412 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.9 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 803 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,232 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,653 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 200 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 764 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 225 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 669 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.4 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,654 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.2% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 852 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,199 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 732 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 241.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,401 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.9% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 354 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,118 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zufikon | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 704 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zufikon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zufikon?
Zufikon has 4,960 residents (2025), ranking 440 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zufikon?
Zufikon covers 4.8 km², with a density of 1,033 people per km².
Is the population of Zufikon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zufikon went from 4,380 to 4,960, a change of +13.2%.
Where is Zufikon?
Zufikon is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Bremgarten (district). Latitude 47.346, longitude 8.359.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Zufikon?
In Zufikon, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.0% (2026), ranking 1,771 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Zufikon?
In Zufikon, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 5,232 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,653 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zufikon?
In Zufikon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zufikon?
The nearest to Zufikon are Berikon (1.3 km), Bremgarten (AG) (1.7 km), Oberwil-Lieli (2.3 km), Widen (2.7 km), Rudolfstetten-Friedlisberg (3.1 km).