Roggenburg: population and statistics
Roggenburg has a population of 242 (2025) across 6.7 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 242 residents
- 6.7 km²
- 36 people/km²
- 578 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Roggenburg ranks No. 84 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Roggenburg in numbers
Where is Roggenburg?
Population of Roggenburg over time
Roggenburg had 280 residents in 2015 and 242 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 269 |
| 2021 | 270 |
| 2022 | 264 |
| 2023 | 255 |
| 2024 | 246 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Basel-Landschaft for “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 931 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Roggenburg
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 | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 166 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,982 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.1% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.1% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.4% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 18 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,957 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,234 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.7 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,949 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,504 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 18 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,955 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.4 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 58 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,004 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 239.7 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.8% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Roggenburg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Roggenburg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roggenburg?
Roggenburg has 242 residents (2025), ranking 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Roggenburg?
Roggenburg covers 6.7 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Roggenburg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Roggenburg went from 280 to 242, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Roggenburg?
Roggenburg is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.434, longitude 7.341.
Jobs: what is the figure for Roggenburg?
In Roggenburg, “Jobs” stands at 58 (2024), ranking 2,004 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Roggenburg?
In Roggenburg, “Dwellings” stands at 166 (2026), ranking 1,982 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roggenburg?
In Roggenburg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roggenburg?
The nearest to Roggenburg are Ederswiler (2.0 km), Movelier (3.6 km), Mettembert (4.2 km), Soyhières (4.3 km), Pleigne (4.9 km).