Arboldswil: population and statistics
Arboldswil has a population of 583 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 168 people per km². It ranks 1,736 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 583 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 168 people/km²
- 627 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Arboldswil ranks No. 66 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Arboldswil, compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.5% in Arboldswil, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,118 kWh a year here.
Arboldswil in numbers
Where is Arboldswil?
Population of Arboldswil over time
Arboldswil had 568 residents in 2015 and 583 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 564 |
| 2021 | 581 |
| 2022 | 591 |
| 2023 | 581 |
| 2024 | 608 |
| 2025 | 583 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 486 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Titterten, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ziefen (1,740 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,472 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Arboldswil
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 | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 299 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 286 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,789 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.3% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 727 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 55 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,488 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.9% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 53 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.9% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 624 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,164 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 878 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,899 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,885 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,001 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,284 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.5% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,746 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 55 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 94 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,892 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 161.2 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,694 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.4% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 532 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.5% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,619 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Arboldswil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,581 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arboldswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arboldswil?
Arboldswil has 583 residents (2025), ranking 1,736 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Arboldswil?
Arboldswil covers 3.5 km², with a density of 168 people per km².
Is the population of Arboldswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Arboldswil went from 568 to 583, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Arboldswil?
Arboldswil is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Waldenburg (district). Latitude 47.416, longitude 7.717.
District heating: what is the figure for Arboldswil?
In Arboldswil, “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 Arboldswil?
In Arboldswil, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.5% (2026), ranking 55 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arboldswil?
In Arboldswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,118 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arboldswil?
The nearest to Arboldswil are Titterten (1.6 km), Ziefen (1.9 km), Liedertswil (2.6 km), Reigoldswil (2.7 km), Niederdorf (2.9 km).