Kilchberg (BL): population and statistics
Kilchberg (BL) has a population of 183 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 2,049 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 183 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 115 people/km²
- 577 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Kilchberg (BL) ranks No. 85 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,131 kWh a year here.
Kilchberg (BL) in numbers
Where is Kilchberg (BL)?
Population of Kilchberg (BL) over time
Kilchberg (BL) had 154 residents in 2015 and 183 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2021 | 160 |
| 2022 | 171 |
| 2023 | 177 |
| 2024 | 182 |
| 2025 | 183 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 223 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zeglingen (535 residents), 1.0 km away.
All indicators for Kilchberg (BL)
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 | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 78 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,074 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.3% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.0% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.0% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 48.3% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,030 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.1 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,085 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,694 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 7 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 2,103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 6 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 2,081 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 12 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,107 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65.6 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.0% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Kilchberg (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kilchberg (BL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kilchberg (BL)?
Kilchberg (BL) has 183 residents (2025), ranking 2,049 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kilchberg (BL)?
Kilchberg (BL) covers 1.6 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Kilchberg (BL) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kilchberg (BL) went from 154 to 183, a change of +18.8%.
Where is Kilchberg (BL)?
Kilchberg (BL) is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.426, longitude 7.899.
Establishments: what is the figure for Kilchberg (BL)?
In Kilchberg (BL), “Establishments” stands at 7 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Kilchberg (BL)?
In Kilchberg (BL), “Jobs” stands at 12 (2024), ranking 2,107 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kilchberg (BL)?
In Kilchberg (BL), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,131 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kilchberg (BL)?
The nearest to Kilchberg (BL) are Zeglingen (1.0 km), Rünenberg (1.4 km), Wenslingen (1.8 km), Häfelfingen (2.6 km), Oltingen (2.7 km).