Hersberg: population and statistics
Hersberg has a population of 386 (2025) across 1.7 km², or 231 people per km². It ranks 1,903 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 386 residents
- 1.7 km²
- 231 people/km²
- 517 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Hersberg ranks No. 78 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Hersberg in numbers
Where is Hersberg?
Population of Hersberg over time
Hersberg had 328 residents in 2015 and 386 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 |
| 2021 | 353 |
| 2022 | 362 |
| 2023 | 391 |
| 2024 | 393 |
| 2025 | 386 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 234 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Nusshof, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arisdorf (1,703 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,576 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hersberg
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 | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 196 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,940 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.8% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.8% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.4% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.8% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 43.8% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.6% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,434 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,068 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,865 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 56.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 43 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,039 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111.4 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.4% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Hersberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hersberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hersberg?
Hersberg has 386 residents (2025), ranking 1,903 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hersberg?
Hersberg covers 1.7 km², with a density of 231 people per km².
Is the population of Hersberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hersberg went from 328 to 386, a change of +17.7%.
Where is Hersberg?
Hersberg is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.492, longitude 7.783.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Hersberg?
In Hersberg, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.6 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,068 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hersberg?
In Hersberg, “Jobs” stands at 43 (2024), ranking 2,039 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hersberg?
In Hersberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hersberg?
The nearest to Hersberg are Nusshof (1.6 km), Arisdorf (2.7 km), Lausen (2.8 km), Itingen (3.0 km), Wintersingen (3.2 km).