Nenzlingen: population and statistics
Nenzlingen has a population of 464 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 1,839 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 464 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 127 people/km²
- 443 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Nenzlingen ranks No. 74 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Nenzlingen in numbers
Where is Nenzlingen?
Population of Nenzlingen over time
Nenzlingen had 420 residents in 2015 and 464 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 447 |
| 2021 | 457 |
| 2022 | 464 |
| 2023 | 467 |
| 2024 | 468 |
| 2025 | 464 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 513 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grellingen (2,012 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Nenzlingen
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 | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 216 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,905 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.9% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.4% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.2% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 31.9% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.9% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,184 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.4 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,969 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,418 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.0% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 102 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,877 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 219.8 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 23.5% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 62.8% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Nenzlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nenzlingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nenzlingen?
Nenzlingen has 464 residents (2025), ranking 1,839 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nenzlingen?
Nenzlingen covers 3.7 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Nenzlingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nenzlingen went from 420 to 464, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Nenzlingen?
Nenzlingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.449, longitude 7.563.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Nenzlingen?
In Nenzlingen, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,969 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Nenzlingen?
In Nenzlingen, “Dwellings” stands at 216 (2026), ranking 1,905 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nenzlingen?
In Nenzlingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nenzlingen?
The nearest to Nenzlingen are Grellingen (2.1 km), Pfeffingen (2.4 km), Duggingen (2.8 km), Zwingen (2.8 km), Aesch (BL) (3.3 km).