Burg im Leimental: population and statistics
Burg im Leimental has a population of 279 (2025) across 2.8 km², or 98.2 people per km². It ranks 1,975 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 279 residents
- 2.8 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 520 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Burg im Leimental ranks No. 81 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,064 kWh a year here.
Burg im Leimental in numbers
Where is Burg im Leimental?
Population of Burg im Leimental over time
Burg im Leimental had 263 residents in 2015 and 279 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 280 |
| 2021 | 274 |
| 2022 | 271 |
| 2023 | 283 |
| 2024 | 286 |
| 2025 | 279 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 398 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Metzerlen-Mariastein (970 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,256 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Burg im Leimental
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 | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 146 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,999 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.4% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.6% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.3% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 29.5% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 727.9 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.4 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,105 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,946 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.9 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 41.2% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 52.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 37 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,053 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.6 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.6% | 70.6% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Burg im Leimental | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Burg im Leimental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burg im Leimental?
Burg im Leimental has 279 residents (2025), ranking 1,975 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Burg im Leimental?
Burg im Leimental covers 2.8 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Burg im Leimental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Burg im Leimental went from 263 to 279, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Burg im Leimental?
Burg im Leimental is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.458, longitude 7.442.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Burg im Leimental?
In Burg im Leimental, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 1.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,105 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Burg im Leimental?
In Burg im Leimental, “Jobs” stands at 37 (2024), ranking 2,053 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Burg im Leimental?
In Burg im Leimental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,064 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Burg im Leimental?
The nearest to Burg im Leimental are Metzerlen-Mariastein (2.1 km), Rodersdorf (2.8 km), Kleinlützel (3.8 km), Röschenz (4.4 km), Dittingen (4.5 km).