Lauwil: population and statistics
Lauwil has a population of 347 (2025) across 7.3 km², or 47.5 people per km². It ranks 1,932 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 347 residents
- 7.3 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 639 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Lauwil ranks No. 79 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,089 kWh a year here.
Lauwil in numbers
Where is Lauwil?
Population of Lauwil over time
Lauwil had 327 residents in 2015 and 347 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 312 |
| 2022 | 317 |
| 2023 | 319 |
| 2024 | 324 |
| 2025 | 347 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reigoldswil (1,639 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lauwil
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 | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 187 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,949 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.5% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.1% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.2% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.6% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,435 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,023 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,288 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 12 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 2,018 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 74 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,964 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.3 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.1% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.8% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Lauwil | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lauwil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lauwil?
Lauwil has 347 residents (2025), ranking 1,932 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lauwil?
Lauwil covers 7.3 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Lauwil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lauwil went from 327 to 347, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Lauwil?
Lauwil is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Waldenburg (district). Latitude 47.390, longitude 7.676.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Lauwil?
In Lauwil, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.6 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,023 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Lauwil?
In Lauwil, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lauwil?
In Lauwil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,089 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lauwil?
The nearest to Lauwil are Reigoldswil (1.5 km), Bretzwil (1.9 km), Liedertswil (3.3 km), Titterten (3.4 km), Arboldswil (4.2 km).