Pfeffingen: population and statistics
Pfeffingen has a population of 2,432 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 497 people per km². It ranks 864 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,432 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 497 people/km²
- 385 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Pfeffingen ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.9% in Pfeffingen, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.6 in Pfeffingen, compared with an average of 531.6 in Basel-Landschaft and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Pfeffingen in numbers
Where is Pfeffingen?
Population of Pfeffingen over time
Pfeffingen had 2,362 residents in 2015 and 2,432 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,408 |
| 2021 | 2,436 |
| 2022 | 2,400 |
| 2023 | 2,387 |
| 2024 | 2,413 |
| 2025 | 2,432 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 685 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aesch (BL) (11,327 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Pfeffingen
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 | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 196 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,101 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 975 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,758 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.9% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 9 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.8% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.5% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 395 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.2% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,686 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 157 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 695 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 925.2 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,209 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.2 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,336 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,440 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,615 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 104 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,227 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 129 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,008 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,413 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 857 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 337 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,369 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 138.6 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,753 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 91.7% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 51 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.6% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,709 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pfeffingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,083 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pfeffingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pfeffingen?
Pfeffingen has 2,432 residents (2025), ranking 864 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pfeffingen?
Pfeffingen covers 4.9 km², with a density of 497 people per km².
Is the population of Pfeffingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pfeffingen went from 2,362 to 2,432, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Pfeffingen?
Pfeffingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.460, longitude 7.591.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Pfeffingen?
In Pfeffingen, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.9% (2026), ranking 9 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pfeffingen?
In Pfeffingen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.6 (2024), ranking 1,753 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pfeffingen?
In Pfeffingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pfeffingen?
The nearest to Pfeffingen are Aesch (BL) (1.1 km), Duggingen (1.3 km), Grellingen (2.0 km), Nenzlingen (2.4 km), Dornach (2.9 km).