Hölstein: population and statistics
Hölstein has a population of 2,669 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 443 people per km². It ranks 804 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,669 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 443 people/km²
- 425 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Hölstein ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 56.9% in Hölstein, compared with an average of 26.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.0% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 39.2% in Hölstein, compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,083 kWh a year here.
Hölstein in numbers
Where is Hölstein?
Population of Hölstein over time
Hölstein had 2,415 residents in 2015 and 2,669 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,560 |
| 2021 | 2,586 |
| 2022 | 2,609 |
| 2023 | 2,652 |
| 2024 | 2,643 |
| 2025 | 2,669 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 845 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lampenberg, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bubendorf (4,572 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,332 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hölstein
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 | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 711 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,210 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 925 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,173 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 741 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 332 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.4% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,373 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.2% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 92 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.1% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,275 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 128 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 873 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 932.9 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.8 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,158 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,294 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,493 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 159 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 879 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,131 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 868 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.6% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 850 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 980 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 834 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 367.2 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 889 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.1% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,597 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 56.9% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 72 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hölstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 795 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hölstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hölstein?
Hölstein has 2,669 residents (2025), ranking 804 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hölstein?
Hölstein covers 6.0 km², with a density of 443 people per km².
Is the population of Hölstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hölstein went from 2,415 to 2,669, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Hölstein?
Hölstein is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Waldenburg (district). Latitude 47.426, longitude 7.770.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Hölstein?
In Hölstein, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 56.9% (2024), ranking 72 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Hölstein?
In Hölstein, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 39.2% (2026), ranking 92 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hölstein?
In Hölstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,083 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hölstein?
The nearest to Hölstein are Lampenberg (0.9 km), Niederdorf (2.4 km), Ramlinsburg (2.6 km), Bennwil (2.7 km), Tenniken (3.3 km).