Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'832 49.0%
Men
5'034 51.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'191 22.2%
Swiss citizens
7'311 73.9%
Foreign residents
2'585 26.1%
0–19 · 2'191 · 22.2%20–64 · 5'900 · 59.8%65+ · 1'775 · 18.0%
Foreign residents 26.1%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.1%59.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.0%59.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.0%43.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.4%17.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP44.2% · strongest party
SVP44.2%
SP14.1%
FDP13.0%
Mitte7.5%
GLP5.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier103%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 111 of 196 in canton AargauSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gösgen · 8.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'008 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterothrist.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rothrist?
- Rothrist has 2 postal codes: 4802, 4852.
- What is the tax rate in Rothrist?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rothrist is 110% (2026); canton AG levies 103%.
- How many residents does Rothrist have?
- Rothrist has 9'866 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rothrist in?
- Rothrist is located in canton AG.