Läufelfingen: population and statistics
Läufelfingen has a population of 1,419 (2025) across 8.2 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 1,213 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,419 residents
- 8.2 km²
- 174 people/km²
- 557 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Läufelfingen ranks No. 43 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 36.6% in Läufelfingen, compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 39.8% in Läufelfingen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Basel-Landschaft and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,125 kWh a year here.
Läufelfingen in numbers
Where is Läufelfingen?
Population of Läufelfingen over time
Läufelfingen had 1,302 residents in 2015 and 1,419 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | 1,274 |
| 2022 | 1,369 |
| 2023 | 1,396 |
| 2024 | 1,415 |
| 2025 | 1,419 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,143 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Buckten, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Trimbach (6,928 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Läufelfingen
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 | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 437 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 734 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,242 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 443 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 975 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 514 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.9% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,243 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 36.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 126 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.1% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 819 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 72 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,334 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,028 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.3 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,229 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,761 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 687 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.8% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 175 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 493 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,173 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.4 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 961 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.9% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,384 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 296 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Läufelfingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,114 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Läufelfingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Läufelfingen?
Läufelfingen has 1,419 residents (2025), ranking 1,213 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Läufelfingen?
Läufelfingen covers 8.2 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Läufelfingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Läufelfingen went from 1,302 to 1,419, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Läufelfingen?
Läufelfingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.395, longitude 7.856.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Läufelfingen?
In Läufelfingen, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 36.6% (2026), ranking 126 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Läufelfingen?
In Läufelfingen, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 39.8% (2026), ranking 175 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Läufelfingen?
In Läufelfingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,125 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Läufelfingen?
The nearest to Läufelfingen are Buckten (1.8 km), Hauenstein-Ifenthal (2.2 km), Känerkinden (2.4 km), Wisen (SO) (2.4 km), Häfelfingen (2.5 km).