Bubendorf: population and statistics
Bubendorf has a population of 4,572 (2025) across 10.8 km², or 423 people per km². It ranks 486 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,572 residents
- 10.8 km²
- 423 people/km²
- 371 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Bubendorf ranks No. 21 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 67.7% in Bubendorf, compared with an average of 26.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.0% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 35.5% in Bubendorf, compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,116 kWh a year here.
Bubendorf in numbers
Where is Bubendorf?
Population of Bubendorf over time
Bubendorf had 4,378 residents in 2015 and 4,572 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,353 |
| 2021 | 4,359 |
| 2022 | 4,439 |
| 2023 | 4,509 |
| 2024 | 4,534 |
| 2025 | 4,572 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,513 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Seltisberg, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liestal (16,081 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bubendorf
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 | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 291 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,185 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 556 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 953 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 324 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.8% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.5% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 141 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 296 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 296 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 279 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,355 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 660 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.7 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 550 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,806 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,217 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 321 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 461 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 288 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 531 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 977 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.4% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 643 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,941 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 249 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 862.0 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 115 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.3% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,742 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 67.7% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 20 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bubendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 877 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bubendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bubendorf?
Bubendorf has 4,572 residents (2025), ranking 486 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bubendorf?
Bubendorf covers 10.8 km², with a density of 423 people per km².
Is the population of Bubendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bubendorf went from 4,378 to 4,572, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Bubendorf?
Bubendorf is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 7.736.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bubendorf?
In Bubendorf, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 67.7% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Bubendorf?
In Bubendorf, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 35.5% (2026), ranking 141 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bubendorf?
In Bubendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,116 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bubendorf?
The nearest to Bubendorf are Seltisberg (1.8 km), Ramlinsburg (2.1 km), Lausen (3.1 km), Ziefen (3.1 km), Lupsingen (3.2 km).