Gelterkinden: population and statistics
Gelterkinden has a population of 6,531 (2025) across 9.8 km², or 668 people per km². It ranks 315 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,531 residents
- 9.8 km²
- 668 people/km²
- 400 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Gelterkinden ranks No. 16 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Gelterkinden in numbers
Where is Gelterkinden?
Population of Gelterkinden over time
Gelterkinden had 5,995 residents in 2015 and 6,531 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,218 |
| 2021 | 6,192 |
| 2022 | 6,217 |
| 2023 | 6,296 |
| 2024 | 6,458 |
| 2025 | 6,531 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,370 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Böckten, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liestal (16,081 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gelterkinden
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 | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 339 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,282 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 327 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 771 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 845 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.2% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 977 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.1% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,174 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 232 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,147 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 234 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 351 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 205 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,081 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 437 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,376 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,485 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 511 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 274 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 446 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 323 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.3 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 775 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,150 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 612 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,523 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 389 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 386.3 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 817 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.3% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 266 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.2% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,284 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gelterkinden | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 850 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gelterkinden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gelterkinden?
Gelterkinden has 6,531 residents (2025), ranking 315 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gelterkinden?
Gelterkinden covers 9.8 km², with a density of 668 people per km².
Is the population of Gelterkinden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gelterkinden went from 5,995 to 6,531, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Gelterkinden?
Gelterkinden is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.465, longitude 7.853.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gelterkinden?
In Gelterkinden, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 351 (2026), ranking 205 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Gelterkinden?
In Gelterkinden, “Establishments” stands at 511 (2024), ranking 274 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gelterkinden?
In Gelterkinden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gelterkinden?
The nearest to Gelterkinden are Böckten (1.3 km), Ormalingen (1.9 km), Thürnen (1.9 km), Rickenbach (BL) (2.2 km), Diepflingen (2.3 km).