Birsfelden: population and statistics
Birsfelden has a population of 10,401 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 4,127 people per km². It ranks 173 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,401 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 4,127 people/km²
- 259 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Birsfelden ranks No. 10 by population.
Wood heating systems: 0.8% in Birsfelden, compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 38.5% in Birsfelden, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Birsfelden in numbers
Where is Birsfelden?
Population of Birsfelden over time
Birsfelden had 10,356 residents in 2015 and 10,401 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,396 |
| 2021 | 10,347 |
| 2022 | 10,264 |
| 2023 | 10,338 |
| 2024 | 10,445 |
| 2025 | 10,401 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Population density”.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 353 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Basel (180,097 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Birsfelden
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 | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 393 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,865 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 152 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,151 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,714 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 38.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,751 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.1% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 119 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.3% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,555 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.8% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,793 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 185 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 618.4 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,564 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.5 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 320 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,850 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,697 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 548 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 604 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 238 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.1 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,203 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.1% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 860 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,083 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,481 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 218 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 430.8 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 664 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.1% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 769 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.6% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 530 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Birsfelden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.8% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 159 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Birsfelden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Birsfelden?
Birsfelden has 10,401 residents (2025), ranking 173 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Birsfelden?
Birsfelden covers 2.5 km², with a density of 4,127 people per km².
Is the population of Birsfelden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Birsfelden went from 10,356 to 10,401, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Birsfelden?
Birsfelden is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.553, longitude 7.623.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Birsfelden?
In Birsfelden, “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.8% (2026), ranking 1,793 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Birsfelden?
In Birsfelden, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 38.5% (2026), ranking 1,751 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Birsfelden?
In Birsfelden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Birsfelden?
The nearest to Birsfelden are Basel (2.6 km), Riehen (3.6 km), Bettingen (3.7 km), Muttenz (3.8 km), Münchenstein (3.9 km).