Hemmiken: population and statistics
Hemmiken has a population of 263 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 77.6 people per km². It ranks 1,982 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 263 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 504 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Hemmiken ranks No. 82 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Hemmiken in numbers
Where is Hemmiken?
Population of Hemmiken over time
Hemmiken had 271 residents in 2015 and 263 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 258 |
| 2021 | 261 |
| 2022 | 264 |
| 2023 | 266 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2025 | 263 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 475 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ormalingen (2,420 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Hemmiken
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 | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 143 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,001 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.0% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 970.6 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.5 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,960 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,224 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 21 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 2,013 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.4 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.2% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 53 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,019 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 201.5 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.0% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.1% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Hemmiken | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.8% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hemmiken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hemmiken?
Hemmiken has 263 residents (2025), ranking 1,982 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hemmiken?
Hemmiken covers 3.4 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Hemmiken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hemmiken went from 271 to 263, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Hemmiken?
Hemmiken is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.488, longitude 7.893.
Establishments: what is the figure for Hemmiken?
In Hemmiken, “Establishments” stands at 21 (2024), ranking 2,013 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hemmiken?
In Hemmiken, “Jobs” stands at 53 (2024), ranking 2,019 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hemmiken?
In Hemmiken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hemmiken?
The nearest to Hemmiken are Ormalingen (2.3 km), Buus (2.9 km), Rickenbach (BL) (3.2 km), Hellikon (3.3 km), Wegenstetten (3.3 km).