Lausen: population and statistics
Lausen has a population of 5,996 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 1,078 people per km². It ranks 345 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,996 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 1,078 people/km²
- 336 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Lausen ranks No. 18 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.7% in Lausen, compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 29.6% in Lausen, compared with an average of 25.9% in Basel-Landschaft and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,143 kWh a year here.
Lausen in numbers
Where is Lausen?
Population of Lausen over time
Lausen had 5,014 residents in 2015 and 5,996 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,463 |
| 2021 | 5,723 |
| 2022 | 5,772 |
| 2023 | 5,828 |
| 2024 | 5,886 |
| 2025 | 5,996 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 779 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Itingen, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liestal (16,081 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lausen
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 | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,040 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,942 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 380 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.0% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,462 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 565 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 531 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.3% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 284 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.9% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,140 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,727 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 12.9% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 177 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 246 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 377 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 903.4 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,245 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.4 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 723 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,730 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,710 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 332 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 443 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 360 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 420 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,115 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 612 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,828 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 510 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304.9 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,146 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.7% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,035 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.5% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 306 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lausen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 315 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lausen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lausen?
Lausen has 5,996 residents (2025), ranking 345 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lausen?
Lausen covers 5.6 km², with a density of 1,078 people per km².
Is the population of Lausen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lausen went from 5,014 to 5,996, a change of +19.6%.
Where is Lausen?
Lausen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.472, longitude 7.760.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Lausen?
In Lausen, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.7% (2026), ranking 1,727 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Lausen?
In Lausen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 29.6% (2025), ranking 315 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lausen?
In Lausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,143 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lausen?
The nearest to Lausen are Itingen (2.1 km), Liestal (2.2 km), Ramlinsburg (2.6 km), Hersberg (2.8 km), Bubendorf (3.1 km).