Brislach: population and statistics
Brislach has a population of 1,777 (2025) across 9.4 km², or 189 people per km². It ranks 1,042 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,777 residents
- 9.4 km²
- 189 people/km²
- 371 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Brislach ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.8% in Brislach, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.5 in Brislach, compared with an average of 66.3 in Basel-Landschaft and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Brislach in numbers
Where is Brislach?
Population of Brislach over time
Brislach had 1,609 residents in 2015 and 1,777 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,690 |
| 2021 | 1,731 |
| 2022 | 1,701 |
| 2023 | 1,730 |
| 2024 | 1,772 |
| 2025 | 1,777 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,319 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breitenbach (4,440 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brislach
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 | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 879 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 802 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,183 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.3% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,223 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 802 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.8% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 70 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.4% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,342 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 139 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.3% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,337 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 161 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 113 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 973 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 964.0 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,148 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.1 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,186 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,071 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 963 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,293 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.5 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,676 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.5% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 300 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 369 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,328 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 207.7 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,533 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.7% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,487 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 203 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brislach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,334 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brislach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brislach?
Brislach has 1,777 residents (2025), ranking 1,042 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brislach?
Brislach covers 9.4 km², with a density of 189 people per km².
Is the population of Brislach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brislach went from 1,609 to 1,777, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Brislach?
Brislach is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.419, longitude 7.543.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Brislach?
In Brislach, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.8% (2026), ranking 70 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brislach?
In Brislach, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.5 (2026), ranking 1,676 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brislach?
In Brislach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brislach?
The nearest to Brislach are Breitenbach (1.2 km), Zwingen (1.7 km), Wahlen (2.7 km), Büsserach (3.1 km), Laufen (3.2 km).