Rünenberg: population and statistics
Rünenberg has a population of 800 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 161 people per km². It ranks 1,583 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 800 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 161 people/km²
- 599 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Rünenberg ranks No. 57 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Rünenberg, compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.4% in Rünenberg, compared with an average of 23.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Rünenberg in numbers
Where is Rünenberg?
Population of Rünenberg over time
Rünenberg had 776 residents in 2015 and 800 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 761 |
| 2021 | 762 |
| 2022 | 777 |
| 2023 | 783 |
| 2024 | 794 |
| 2025 | 800 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 696 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kilchberg (BL), 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ormalingen (2,420 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rünenberg
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 | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 63 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 408 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,629 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.8% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 389 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.6% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 633 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.6% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,363 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 34.8% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 153 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.9% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 547 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,404 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 631 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.7 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,722 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,575 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 867 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 50 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,694 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.0 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,340 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 661 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 154 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,737 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.5 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,589 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,102 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.1% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,096 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rünenberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,564 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rünenberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rünenberg?
Rünenberg has 800 residents (2025), ranking 1,583 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rünenberg?
Rünenberg covers 5.0 km², with a density of 161 people per km².
Is the population of Rünenberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rünenberg went from 776 to 800, a change of +3.1%.
Where is Rünenberg?
Rünenberg is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.433, longitude 7.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Rünenberg?
In Rünenberg, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Rünenberg?
In Rünenberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.4% (2025), ranking 63 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rünenberg?
In Rünenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rünenberg?
The nearest to Rünenberg are Kilchberg (BL) (1.4 km), Tecknau (1.9 km), Wenslingen (2.1 km), Häfelfingen (2.2 km), Zeglingen (2.4 km).