Zuzgen: population and statistics
Zuzgen has a population of 918 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 1,512 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 918 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 373 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Zuzgen ranks No. 173 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Zuzgen, compared with an average of 6.5% in Aargau and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 77.9% in Zuzgen, compared with an average of 70.4% in Aargau and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Zuzgen in numbers
Where is Zuzgen?
Population of Zuzgen over time
Zuzgen had 859 residents in 2015 and 918 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 881 |
| 2021 | 902 |
| 2022 | 892 |
| 2023 | 897 |
| 2024 | 909 |
| 2025 | 918 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Hellikon, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mumpf (1,565 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zuzgen
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 | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 531 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 429 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,604 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.0% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 664 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.7% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 936 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 350 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.0% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,180 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.2% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 762 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.3% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 319 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,683 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 382 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.5 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,446 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,560 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 460 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 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) | 61.0 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,069 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.9% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 235 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,541 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256.0 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,340 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.7% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 852 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.8% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,434 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zuzgen | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 924 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zuzgen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zuzgen?
Zuzgen has 918 residents (2025), ranking 1,512 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zuzgen?
Zuzgen covers 8.4 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Zuzgen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zuzgen went from 859 to 918, a change of +6.9%.
Where is Zuzgen?
Zuzgen is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Rheinfelden (district). Latitude 47.526, longitude 7.900.
District heating: what is the figure for Zuzgen?
In Zuzgen, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Zuzgen?
In Zuzgen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 77.9% (2026), ranking 350 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zuzgen?
In Zuzgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zuzgen?
The nearest to Zuzgen are Hellikon (2.5 km), Mumpf (2.8 km), Zeiningen (2.9 km), Obermumpf (2.9 km), Buus (3.5 km).