Pratteln: population and statistics
Pratteln has a population of 16,595 (2025) across 10.7 km², or 1,551 people per km². It ranks 83 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 16,595 residents
- 10.7 km²
- 1,551 people/km²
- 293 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Pratteln ranks No. 4 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Pratteln in numbers
Where is Pratteln?
Population of Pratteln over time
Pratteln had 15,898 residents in 2015 and 16,595 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,606 |
| 2021 | 16,447 |
| 2022 | 16,458 |
| 2023 | 16,566 |
| 2024 | 16,576 |
| 2025 | 16,595 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Rooftop solar electricity potential”.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,499 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times the national average.
All indicators for Pratteln
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 | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 821 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 8,342 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 90 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.8% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,472 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,335 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 1,052 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.9% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 298 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,729 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 13.7% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 159 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 406 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 144 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,005 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 123.9 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 48 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,464 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,284 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,201 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 91 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,330 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 93 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.1 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 444 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.8% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 529 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,462 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 16,458 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 49 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 991.7 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 81 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.3% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 502 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.4% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 827 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pratteln | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 42.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 54 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pratteln
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pratteln?
Pratteln has 16,595 residents (2025), ranking 83 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pratteln?
Pratteln covers 10.7 km², with a density of 1,551 people per km².
Is the population of Pratteln growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pratteln went from 15,898 to 16,595, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Pratteln?
Pratteln is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.519, longitude 7.693.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Pratteln?
In Pratteln, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 123.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 48 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Pratteln?
In Pratteln, “Jobs” stands at 16,458 (2024), ranking 49 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pratteln?
In Pratteln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pratteln?
The nearest to Pratteln are Frenkendorf (2.4 km), Augst (2.7 km), Füllinsdorf (3.1 km), Muttenz (3.6 km), Kaiseraugst (3.7 km).