Categories in Rheinfelden
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rheinfelden
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 170 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 118 | — |
| Shopping | 81 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 67 | — |
| Real estate | 47 | 36 years |
| Beauty salons | 35 | — |
| Hairdressers | 34 | — |
| Education | 32 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 31 | — |
| Electronics stores | 31 | — |
| Other construction | 28 | 40 years |
Rheinfelden Facts
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population | 4,273 |
| Male Population | 2,117 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,156 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +96.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Median Age | 42.5 years (Male: 41.7, Female: 43.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $42,568 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Seefeld, Gotthelf, Vorstädte, Bahnhofstrasse, Grünes Quartier |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.55437, 7.79403 |
| Postal Codes | 4310 |
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Rheinfelden Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,177 | 2,507 | 2,757 | 3,313 | 4,273 | 4,490 | 4,728 |
| Population Density | 446.6 / km² | 514.3 / km² | 565.5 / km² | 679.6 / km² | 876.5 / km² | 921 / km² | 969.8 / km² |
Rheinfelden Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 55% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinfelden | +96.3% | +70.4% | +55% |
| Aargau | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Rheinfelden Median Age
Median Age: 42.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinfelden | 42.5 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.7 yrs |
| Aargau | 41.4 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.8 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Rheinfelden Population Density
Population Density: 877 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinfelden | 4,273 | 4.875 km² | 877 / km² |
| Aargau | 633,483 | 1,403.6 km² | 451 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Rheinfelden Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Rheinfelden
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rheinfelden
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Rheinfelden Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $42,020 | $39,009 | $41,572 | $42,419 | $36,834 | $38,848 | $39,069 | $42,568 |
| Total GDP | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.8B |
Rheinfelden CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheinfelden | 53,698 tn | 12.57 tn | 11,014.9 tons/km² |
| Aargau | 7,585,412 tn | 11.97 tn | 5,404.2 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 53,698 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,014.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/18 | 9:36 PM | 3.1 | 29.9 km | 15,230 m | 2km W of Schliengen, Germany | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/09 | 1:39 AM | 3.6 | 13.7 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/07 | 4:45 PM | 3.1 | 17.2 km | 8,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/07 | 3:54 AM | 3.6 | 13.4 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/16/07 | 12:09 AM | 3.6 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/6/07 | 7:19 AM | 3.4 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 8:19 PM | 3 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 4:48 PM | 3.9 | 14.9 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:46 PM | 3.2 | 15.1 km | 5,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 12/8/06 | 3:06 AM | 3.1 | 14.4 km | 10,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
Rheinfelden
Rheinfelden (Swiss German: Rhyfälde, [ˈɾiːfæld̥ə]) is a municipality in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland, seat of the district of Rheinfelden. It is located 15 kilometres east of Basel. The name means the fields of the Rhine, as the town is locate..
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