Ettingen: population and statistics
Ettingen has a population of 5,625 (2025) across 6.3 km², or 886 people per km². It ranks 372 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,625 residents
- 6.3 km²
- 886 people/km²
- 337 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Ettingen ranks No. 19 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,876 kWh/inh. in Ettingen, compared with an average of 6,139 kWh/inh. in Basel-Landschaft and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 9.8% in Ettingen, compared with an average of 16.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Ettingen in numbers
Where is Ettingen?
Population of Ettingen over time
Ettingen had 4,978 residents in 2015 and 5,625 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,448 |
| 2021 | 5,540 |
| 2022 | 5,587 |
| 2023 | 5,618 |
| 2024 | 5,567 |
| 2025 | 5,625 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Witterswil, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Therwil (10,141 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,552 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ettingen
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 | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 327 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,799 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 408 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.8% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,618 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.0% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 538 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.5% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 277 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 665 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.9% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,622 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 540 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 237 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 400 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 722.3 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,449 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.4 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 754 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,876 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,694 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 290 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 530 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 279 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 547 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,532 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.4% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 603 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,272 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 697 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 226.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,462 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.0% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,129 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 330 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ettingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 792 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ettingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ettingen?
Ettingen has 5,625 residents (2025), ranking 372 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ettingen?
Ettingen covers 6.3 km², with a density of 886 people per km².
Is the population of Ettingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ettingen went from 4,978 to 5,625, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Ettingen?
Ettingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.481, longitude 7.544.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Ettingen?
In Ettingen, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,876 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,694 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ettingen?
In Ettingen, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 9.8% (2026), ranking 1,618 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ettingen?
In Ettingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ettingen?
The nearest to Ettingen are Witterswil (1.7 km), Therwil (2.1 km), Hofstetten-Flüh (2.2 km), Bättwil (3.0 km), Biel-Benken (3.2 km).