Liesberg: population and statistics
Liesberg has a population of 1,124 (2025) across 12.5 km², or 90.2 people per km². It ranks 1,377 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,124 residents
- 12.5 km²
- 90 people/km²
- 527 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Liesberg ranks No. 49 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Liesberg, compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 73.0% in Liesberg, compared with an average of 26.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Liesberg in numbers
Where is Liesberg?
Population of Liesberg over time
Liesberg had 1,167 residents in 2015 and 1,124 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,101 |
| 2021 | 1,093 |
| 2022 | 1,083 |
| 2023 | 1,088 |
| 2024 | 1,105 |
| 2025 | 1,124 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,745 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Liesberg
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 | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 101 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 634 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,345 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.4% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,640 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 488 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.5% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,051 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 32.2% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 195 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 806 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6,678 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.2 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,138 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,285 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 229 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 56 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,525 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,523 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.9% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 748 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 976 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 665.5 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 230 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 22.9% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,787 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 73.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 9 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Liesberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,150 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Liesberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liesberg?
Liesberg has 1,124 residents (2025), ranking 1,377 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Liesberg?
Liesberg covers 12.5 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Liesberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Liesberg went from 1,167 to 1,124, a change of −3.7%.
Where is Liesberg?
Liesberg is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.405, longitude 7.430.
District heating: what is the figure for Liesberg?
In Liesberg, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Liesberg?
In Liesberg, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 73.0% (2024), ranking 9 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Liesberg?
In Liesberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Liesberg?
The nearest to Liesberg are Kleinlützel (2.7 km), Bärschwil (4.1 km), Röschenz (4.1 km), Soyhières (4.8 km), Laufen (5.4 km).