Binningen: population and statistics
Binningen has a population of 16,245 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 3,667 people per km². It ranks 86 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,245 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 3,667 people/km²
- 311 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Binningen ranks No. 5 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,582 kWh/inh. in Binningen, compared with an average of 6,139 kWh/inh. in Basel-Landschaft and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 94.3% in Binningen, compared with an average of 70.6% in Basel-Landschaft and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,148 kWh a year here.
Binningen in numbers
Where is Binningen?
Population of Binningen over time
Binningen had 15,121 residents in 2015 and 16,245 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,771 |
| 2021 | 15,616 |
| 2022 | 15,631 |
| 2023 | 15,664 |
| 2024 | 16,053 |
| 2025 | 16,245 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 620 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bottmingen, 1.1 km away.
All indicators for Binningen
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 | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 388 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,651 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 83 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,341 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,233 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,261 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.7% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.7% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 907 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.3% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,750 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.5% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 252 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 460 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 97 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 446.7 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,705 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 58.2 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 255 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,582 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,776 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 924 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 123 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 924 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 138 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.9 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,267 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,802 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 162 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 357.2 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 925 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.3% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 31 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,714 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Binningen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 294 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Binningen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Binningen?
Binningen has 16,245 residents (2025), ranking 86 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Binningen?
Binningen covers 4.4 km², with a density of 3,667 people per km².
Is the population of Binningen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Binningen went from 15,121 to 16,245, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Binningen?
Binningen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.533, longitude 7.567.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Binningen?
In Binningen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,582 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,776 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Binningen?
In Binningen, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 94.3% (2024), ranking 31 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Binningen?
In Binningen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,148 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Binningen?
The nearest to Binningen are Bottmingen (1.1 km), Oberwil (BL) (2.4 km), Allschwil (3.0 km), Basel (3.5 km), Therwil (3.9 km).