Oberdorf (BL): population and statistics
Oberdorf (BL) has a population of 2,579 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 415 people per km². It ranks 826 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,579 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 415 people/km²
- 516 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Oberdorf (BL) ranks No. 26 by population.
District heating: 10.8% in Oberdorf (BL), compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.8 in Oberdorf (BL), compared with an average of 66.3 in Basel-Landschaft and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,071 kWh a year here.
Oberdorf (BL) in numbers
Where is Oberdorf (BL)?
Population of Oberdorf (BL) over time
Oberdorf (BL) had 2,399 residents in 2015 and 2,579 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,432 |
| 2021 | 2,475 |
| 2022 | 2,426 |
| 2023 | 2,540 |
| 2024 | 2,577 |
| 2025 | 2,579 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 870 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Waldenburg, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bubendorf (4,572 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,284 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oberdorf (BL)
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 | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 580 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,246 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 902 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.0% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,228 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.5% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 499 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 955 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.2% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 405 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.9% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,216 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 213 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 908.2 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,235 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.1 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,186 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,250 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,500 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 997 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 131 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 995 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,488 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.6% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.4% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 444 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 764 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 962 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 296.2 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,177 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 700 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.8% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 728 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberdorf (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 517 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberdorf (BL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberdorf (BL)?
Oberdorf (BL) has 2,579 residents (2025), ranking 826 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberdorf (BL)?
Oberdorf (BL) covers 6.2 km², with a density of 415 people per km².
Is the population of Oberdorf (BL) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberdorf (BL) went from 2,399 to 2,579, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Oberdorf (BL)?
Oberdorf (BL) is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Waldenburg (district). Latitude 47.392, longitude 7.751.
District heating: what is the figure for Oberdorf (BL)?
In Oberdorf (BL), “District heating” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 213 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Oberdorf (BL)?
In Oberdorf (BL), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.8 (2026), ranking 1,488 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberdorf (BL)?
In Oberdorf (BL), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,071 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberdorf (BL)?
The nearest to Oberdorf (BL) are Waldenburg (1.0 km), Niederdorf (1.8 km), Liedertswil (2.4 km), Bennwil (2.5 km), Titterten (2.8 km).