Langenbruck: population and statistics
Langenbruck has a population of 985 (2025) across 15.7 km², or 62.9 people per km². It ranks 1,466 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 985 residents
- 15.7 km²
- 63 people/km²
- 701 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Langenbruck ranks No. 50 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 6.8% in Langenbruck, compared with an average of 22.4% in Basel-Landschaft and 24.6% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.0% in Langenbruck, compared with an average of 67.0% in Basel-Landschaft and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Langenbruck in numbers
Where is Langenbruck?
Population of Langenbruck over time
Langenbruck had 992 residents in 2015 and 985 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 951 |
| 2021 | 955 |
| 2022 | 965 |
| 2023 | 997 |
| 2024 | 975 |
| 2025 | 985 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Elevation”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Holderbank (SO), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Langenbruck
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 | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 196 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 541 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,454 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.1% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 115 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.8% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,755 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.2% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,086 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.7% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 978 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.3% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 755 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.8% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 401 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 62 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,436 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 939.1 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,511 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,751 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 691 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 81 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,401 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 58 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,501 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.9 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,175 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,722 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 130 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 337 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,369 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 342.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 979 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 618 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.5% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,688 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Langenbruck | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 714 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Langenbruck
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Langenbruck?
Langenbruck has 985 residents (2025), ranking 1,466 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Langenbruck?
Langenbruck covers 15.7 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Langenbruck growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Langenbruck went from 992 to 985, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Langenbruck?
Langenbruck is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Waldenburg (district). Latitude 47.349, longitude 7.769.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Langenbruck?
In Langenbruck, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 6.8% (2026), ranking 1,755 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Langenbruck?
In Langenbruck, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.0% (2026), ranking 1,722 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Langenbruck?
In Langenbruck, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Langenbruck?
The nearest to Langenbruck are Holderbank (SO) (2.1 km), Egerkingen (3.6 km), Waldenburg (4.0 km), Oberbuchsiten (4.3 km), Oberdorf (BL) (4.9 km).