Muttenz: population and statistics
Muttenz has a population of 18,308 (2025) across 16.6 km², or 1,100 people per km². It ranks 68 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 18,308 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 1,100 people/km²
- 298 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Muttenz ranks No. 3 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.4% in Muttenz, compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Muttenz in numbers
Where is Muttenz?
Population of Muttenz over time
Muttenz had 17,610 residents in 2015 and 18,308 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,938 |
| 2021 | 17,929 |
| 2022 | 17,917 |
| 2023 | 18,234 |
| 2024 | 18,120 |
| 2025 | 18,308 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Photovoltaic installations”.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,331 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Münchenstein, 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Muttenz
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 | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 337 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 9,361 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 74 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.1% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,405 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,428 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.7% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 562 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.2% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 258 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,236 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.4% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 158 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 586 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 57 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 603.0 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,583 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 114.7 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 60 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,263 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,498 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,277 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 81 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,406 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 85 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 519 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.9% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 315 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.1% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,474 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 13,434 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 64 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 733.8 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 176 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.4% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 567 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.3% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 747 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muttenz | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 590 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muttenz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muttenz?
Muttenz has 18,308 residents (2025), ranking 68 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muttenz?
Muttenz covers 16.6 km², with a density of 1,100 people per km².
Is the population of Muttenz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muttenz went from 17,610 to 18,308, a change of +4.0%.
Where is Muttenz?
Muttenz is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.523, longitude 7.645.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Muttenz?
In Muttenz, “Dwellings” stands at 9,361 (2026), ranking 74 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Muttenz?
In Muttenz, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.4% (2026), ranking 1,745 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muttenz?
In Muttenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muttenz?
The nearest to Muttenz are Münchenstein (2.1 km), Pratteln (3.6 km), Birsfelden (3.8 km), Arlesheim (3.9 km), Reinach (BL) (5.2 km).