Giebenach: population and statistics
Giebenach has a population of 1,183 (2025) across 1.3 km², or 896 people per km². It ranks 1,337 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,183 residents
- 1.3 km²
- 896 people/km²
- 330 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Giebenach ranks No. 45 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 45.8% in Giebenach, compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 158.1 in Giebenach, compared with an average of 531.6 in Basel-Landschaft and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,157 kWh a year here.
Giebenach in numbers
Where is Giebenach?
Population of Giebenach over time
Giebenach had 1,036 residents in 2015 and 1,183 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,086 |
| 2021 | 1,118 |
| 2022 | 1,120 |
| 2023 | 1,121 |
| 2024 | 1,136 |
| 2025 | 1,183 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 185 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arisdorf, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Füllinsdorf (4,804 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Giebenach
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 | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,237 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 525 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,471 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.5% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,633 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 340 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 121 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,300 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 45.8% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 34 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,500 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 856.5 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,295 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,854 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,937 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,681 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 78 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,331 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.9 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 867 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.8% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 980 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 187 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,649 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,703 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,104 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 38.5% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 327 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Giebenach | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 409 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Giebenach
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Giebenach?
Giebenach has 1,183 residents (2025), ranking 1,337 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Giebenach?
Giebenach covers 1.3 km², with a density of 896 people per km².
Is the population of Giebenach growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Giebenach went from 1,036 to 1,183, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Giebenach?
Giebenach is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.523, longitude 7.745.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Giebenach?
In Giebenach, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 45.8% (2026), ranking 34 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Giebenach?
In Giebenach, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 158.1 (2024), ranking 1,703 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Giebenach?
In Giebenach, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,157 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Giebenach?
The nearest to Giebenach are Arisdorf (1.9 km), Augst (2.2 km), Füllinsdorf (2.2 km), Kaiseraugst (2.4 km), Olsberg (3.0 km).