Oberwil (BL): population and statistics
Oberwil (BL) has a population of 11,459 (2025) across 7.9 km², or 1,454 people per km². It ranks 145 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 11,459 residents
- 7.9 km²
- 1,454 people/km²
- 298 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Oberwil (BL) ranks No. 8 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.2% in Oberwil (BL), compared with an average of 4.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 90.5% in Oberwil (BL), compared with an average of 70.6% in Basel-Landschaft and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,151 kWh a year here.
Oberwil (BL) in numbers
Where is Oberwil (BL)?
Population of Oberwil (BL) over time
Oberwil (BL) had 11,105 residents in 2015 and 11,459 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,104 |
| 2021 | 11,114 |
| 2022 | 11,273 |
| 2023 | 11,498 |
| 2024 | 11,430 |
| 2025 | 11,459 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,104 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Therwil, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Reinach (BL) (21,003 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Oberwil (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 | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 394 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,614 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 166 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.9% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,692 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.8% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 592 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.3% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 315 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.4% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 799 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,761 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.6% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 220 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 414 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 135 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 688.7 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 62.1 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 225 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,422 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,619 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 701 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 186 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 723 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 193 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.1 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 972 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 661 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,072 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 238 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 355.4 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 934 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.5% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 67 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,641 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oberwil (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 559 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberwil (BL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberwil (BL)?
Oberwil (BL) has 11,459 residents (2025), ranking 145 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberwil (BL)?
Oberwil (BL) covers 7.9 km², with a density of 1,454 people per km².
Is the population of Oberwil (BL) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberwil (BL) went from 11,105 to 11,459, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Oberwil (BL)?
Oberwil (BL) is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.514, longitude 7.555.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Oberwil (BL)?
In Oberwil (BL), “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.2% (2026), ranking 1,761 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Oberwil (BL)?
In Oberwil (BL), “Share of jobs in services” stands at 90.5% (2024), ranking 67 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberwil (BL)?
In Oberwil (BL), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,151 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberwil (BL)?
The nearest to Oberwil (BL) are Therwil (1.6 km), Bottmingen (1.6 km), Biel-Benken (2.3 km), Binningen (2.4 km), Bättwil (3.2 km).