Rickenbach (BL): population and statistics
Rickenbach (BL) has a population of 567 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 196 people per km². It ranks 1,749 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 567 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 196 people/km²
- 480 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Rickenbach (BL) ranks No. 69 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 42.0% in Rickenbach (BL), compared with an average of 18.1% in Basel-Landschaft and 15.5% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 51.9% in Rickenbach (BL), compared with an average of 67.0% in Basel-Landschaft and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,130 kWh a year here.
Rickenbach (BL) in numbers
Where is Rickenbach (BL)?
Population of Rickenbach (BL) over time
Rickenbach (BL) had 597 residents in 2015 and 567 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 608 |
| 2021 | 602 |
| 2022 | 581 |
| 2023 | 570 |
| 2024 | 570 |
| 2025 | 567 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 406 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gelterkinden (6,531 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rickenbach (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 | Rickenbach (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.2% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 378 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rickenbach (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 293 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,781 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 297 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 531 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,460 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 42.0% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 63 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 555 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 60 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,462 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,503 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 527 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,851 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,317 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 748 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rickenbach (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,779 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.9% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 525 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rickenbach (BL) | 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) | 179.9 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,632 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.9% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,198 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.7% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,399 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rickenbach (BL) | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,548 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rickenbach (BL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rickenbach (BL)?
Rickenbach (BL) has 567 residents (2025), ranking 1,749 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rickenbach (BL)?
Rickenbach (BL) covers 2.9 km², with a density of 196 people per km².
Is the population of Rickenbach (BL) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rickenbach (BL) went from 597 to 567, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Rickenbach (BL)?
Rickenbach (BL) is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.485, longitude 7.851.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Rickenbach (BL)?
In Rickenbach (BL), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 42.0% (2026), ranking 63 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Rickenbach (BL)?
In Rickenbach (BL), “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 51.9% (2026), ranking 1,684 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rickenbach (BL)?
In Rickenbach (BL), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,130 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rickenbach (BL)?
The nearest to Rickenbach (BL) are Gelterkinden (2.2 km), Wintersingen (2.3 km), Ormalingen (2.5 km), Buus (2.5 km), Böckten (2.7 km).