Münchenstein: population and statistics
Münchenstein has a population of 12,662 (2025) across 7.2 km², or 1,764 people per km². It ranks 124 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,662 residents
- 7.2 km²
- 1,764 people/km²
- 268 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Münchenstein ranks No. 7 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 80.7% in Münchenstein, compared with an average of 65.6% in Basel-Landschaft and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,147 kWh a year here.
Münchenstein in numbers
Where is Münchenstein?
Population of Münchenstein over time
Münchenstein had 11,901 residents in 2015 and 12,662 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,063 |
| 2021 | 12,049 |
| 2022 | 12,102 |
| 2023 | 12,304 |
| 2024 | 12,457 |
| 2025 | 12,662 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,006 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muttenz, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reinach (BL) (21,003 residents), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Münchenstein
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 | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 906 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,458 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 130 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,048 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,479 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 503 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.7% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 82 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,027 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,719 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 550 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 458 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 99 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 918.9 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,220 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 84.5 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 128 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,670 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,438 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,032 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 110 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,057 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 121 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.5 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 383 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.5% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 478 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,400 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 12,611 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 69 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 996.0 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 80 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.0% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 243 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.7% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,266 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Münchenstein | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 336 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Münchenstein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Münchenstein?
Münchenstein has 12,662 residents (2025), ranking 124 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Münchenstein?
Münchenstein covers 7.2 km², with a density of 1,764 people per km².
Is the population of Münchenstein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Münchenstein went from 11,901 to 12,662, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Münchenstein?
Münchenstein is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.519, longitude 7.617.
Jobs: what is the figure for Münchenstein?
In Münchenstein, “Jobs” stands at 12,611 (2024), ranking 69 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Münchenstein?
In Münchenstein, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 80.7% (2026), ranking 82 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Münchenstein?
In Münchenstein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,147 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Münchenstein?
The nearest to Münchenstein are Muttenz (2.1 km), Arlesheim (2.9 km), Reinach (BL) (3.4 km), Bottmingen (3.6 km), Birsfelden (3.9 km).