Augst: population and statistics
Augst has a population of 1,140 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 691 people per km². It ranks 1,364 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,140 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 691 people/km²
- 287 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Augst ranks No. 46 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Augst, compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 57.0% in Augst, compared with an average of 26.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Augst in numbers
Where is Augst?
Population of Augst over time
Augst had 947 residents in 2015 and 1,140 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,061 |
| 2021 | 1,044 |
| 2022 | 1,057 |
| 2023 | 1,090 |
| 2024 | 1,087 |
| 2025 | 1,140 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 231 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kaiseraugst (5,985 residents), 1.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Augst
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 | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 159 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 661 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,321 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 677 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.0% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,325 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.3% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 114 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,075 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.8% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,304 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 42 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,041 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.4 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,595 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,228 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,125 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 102 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,244 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 103 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,138 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.4 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 295 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 759 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 968 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 665.8 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 229 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.7% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,584 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 57.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 70 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Augst | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 454 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Augst
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Augst?
Augst has 1,140 residents (2025), ranking 1,364 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Augst?
Augst covers 1.6 km², with a density of 691 people per km².
Is the population of Augst growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Augst went from 947 to 1,140, a change of +20.4%.
Where is Augst?
Augst is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.534, longitude 7.721.
District heating: what is the figure for Augst?
In Augst, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Augst?
In Augst, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 57.0% (2024), ranking 70 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Augst?
In Augst, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Augst?
The nearest to Augst are Kaiseraugst (1.0 km), Giebenach (2.2 km), Pratteln (2.7 km), Füllinsdorf (3.2 km), Frenkendorf (3.5 km).