Rümlingen: population and statistics
Rümlingen has a population of 440 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 1,865 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 440 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 193 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Rümlingen ranks No. 76 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,080 kWh a year here.
Rümlingen in numbers
Where is Rümlingen?
Population of Rümlingen over time
Rümlingen had 386 residents in 2015 and 440 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 434 |
| 2021 | 442 |
| 2022 | 439 |
| 2023 | 434 |
| 2024 | 438 |
| 2025 | 440 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 319 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Wittinsburg, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Buckten (719 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,320 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rümlingen
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 | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 23.5% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 192 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,944 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.6% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.8% | 71.2% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.5% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 361.6 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,955 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,432 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 30 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,917 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.4% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 144 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,759 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 327.3 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.7% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 55.6% | 26.1% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rümlingen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rümlingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rümlingen?
Rümlingen has 440 residents (2025), ranking 1,865 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rümlingen?
Rümlingen covers 2.3 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Rümlingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rümlingen went from 386 to 440, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Rümlingen?
Rümlingen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.425, longitude 7.850.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rümlingen?
In Rümlingen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 16 (2026), ranking 1,968 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rümlingen?
In Rümlingen, “Dwellings” stands at 192 (2026), ranking 1,944 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rümlingen?
In Rümlingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,080 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rümlingen?
The nearest to Rümlingen are Wittinsburg (0.6 km), Häfelfingen (1.6 km), Känerkinden (1.7 km), Buckten (1.8 km), Diepflingen (2.5 km).