Diepflingen: population and statistics
Diepflingen has a population of 856 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 594 people per km². It ranks 1,553 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 856 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 594 people/km²
- 409 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Diepflingen ranks No. 54 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 44.4% in Diepflingen, compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 45.1% in Diepflingen, compared with an average of 22.4% in Basel-Landschaft and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,101 kWh a year here.
Diepflingen in numbers
Where is Diepflingen?
Population of Diepflingen over time
Diepflingen had 719 residents in 2015 and 856 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 756 |
| 2021 | 762 |
| 2022 | 785 |
| 2023 | 794 |
| 2024 | 835 |
| 2025 | 856 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 202 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thürnen (1,482 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,404 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Diepflingen
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 | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,585 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 355 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,689 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 45.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 59 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 77 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.9% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,242 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 44.4% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.6% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,085 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,285 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 734 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,956 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,327 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,634 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 45 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,643 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,427 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,373 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 235 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,541 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274.5 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,272 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.6% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,045 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 289 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Diepflingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 896 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Diepflingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Diepflingen?
Diepflingen has 856 residents (2025), ranking 1,553 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Diepflingen?
Diepflingen covers 1.4 km², with a density of 594 people per km².
Is the population of Diepflingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Diepflingen went from 719 to 856, a change of +19.1%.
Where is Diepflingen?
Diepflingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.447, longitude 7.838.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Diepflingen?
In Diepflingen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 44.4% (2026), ranking 42 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Diepflingen?
In Diepflingen, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 45.1% (2026), ranking 59 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Diepflingen?
In Diepflingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,101 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Diepflingen?
The nearest to Diepflingen are Thürnen (1.3 km), Böckten (1.8 km), Wittinsburg (2.2 km), Zunzgen (2.3 km), Tenniken (2.3 km).