Frenkendorf: population and statistics
Frenkendorf has a population of 6,756 (2025) across 4.6 km², or 1,475 people per km². It ranks 300 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,756 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 1,475 people/km²
- 337 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Frenkendorf ranks No. 15 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.2% in Frenkendorf, compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 37.6% in Frenkendorf, compared with an average of 25.9% in Basel-Landschaft and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Frenkendorf in numbers
Where is Frenkendorf?
Population of Frenkendorf over time
Frenkendorf had 6,490 residents in 2015 and 6,756 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,481 |
| 2021 | 6,483 |
| 2022 | 6,507 |
| 2023 | 6,623 |
| 2024 | 6,651 |
| 2025 | 6,756 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 641 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Füllinsdorf, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pratteln (16,595 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,648 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Frenkendorf
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 | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 985 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,296 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 325 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.1% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,551 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,396 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 639 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.6% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 528 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.5% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,770 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 219 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 315 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 253 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 768.3 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,402 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.0 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 609 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,883 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,693 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 294 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 323 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 466 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,585 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) | 26.9% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,093 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,293 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 421 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 339.4 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 996 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.3% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 795 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.5% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 495 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Frenkendorf | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 104 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Frenkendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frenkendorf?
Frenkendorf has 6,756 residents (2025), ranking 300 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Frenkendorf?
Frenkendorf covers 4.6 km², with a density of 1,475 people per km².
Is the population of Frenkendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Frenkendorf went from 6,490 to 6,756, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Frenkendorf?
Frenkendorf is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.503, longitude 7.714.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Frenkendorf?
In Frenkendorf, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.2% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Frenkendorf?
In Frenkendorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 37.6% (2025), ranking 104 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Frenkendorf?
In Frenkendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Frenkendorf?
The nearest to Frenkendorf are Füllinsdorf (1.2 km), Pratteln (2.4 km), Liestal (2.6 km), Giebenach (3.2 km), Augst (3.5 km).