Aesch (BL): population and statistics
Aesch (BL) has a population of 11,327 (2025) across 7.4 km², or 1,533 people per km². It ranks 147 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,327 residents
- 7.4 km²
- 1,533 people/km²
- 316 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Aesch (BL) ranks No. 9 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.5% in Aesch (BL), compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 7.2% in Aesch (BL), compared with an average of 16.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Aesch (BL) in numbers
Where is Aesch (BL)?
Population of Aesch (BL) over time
Aesch (BL) had 10,173 residents in 2015 and 11,327 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,314 |
| 2021 | 10,503 |
| 2022 | 10,607 |
| 2023 | 10,745 |
| 2024 | 11,137 |
| 2025 | 11,327 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,035 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pfeffingen, 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reinach (BL) (21,003 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Aesch (BL)
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 | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.3% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 358 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,682 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 160 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 786 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 657 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.7% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 193 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.4% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,737 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 182 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 305 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 266 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 710.9 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,462 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 60.8 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 236 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,363 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,630 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 645 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 209 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 702 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 198 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,405 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,767 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 164 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 509.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 469 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.9% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 890 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 467 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aesch (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 387 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aesch (BL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aesch (BL)?
Aesch (BL) has 11,327 residents (2025), ranking 147 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aesch (BL)?
Aesch (BL) covers 7.4 km², with a density of 1,533 people per km².
Is the population of Aesch (BL) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aesch (BL) went from 10,173 to 11,327, a change of +11.3%.
Where is Aesch (BL)?
Aesch (BL) is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.469, longitude 7.594.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Aesch (BL)?
In Aesch (BL), “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.5% (2026), ranking 1,737 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Aesch (BL)?
In Aesch (BL), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.2% (2026), ranking 1,716 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aesch (BL)?
In Aesch (BL), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aesch (BL)?
The nearest to Aesch (BL) are Pfeffingen (1.1 km), Dornach (2.1 km), Duggingen (2.2 km), Reinach (BL) (2.7 km), Grellingen (3.0 km).