Schönenbuch: population and statistics
Schönenbuch has a population of 1,503 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 1,113 people per km². It ranks 1,166 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,503 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 1,113 people/km²
- 360 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Schönenbuch ranks No. 41 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Schönenbuch, compared with an average of 9.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.3% in Schönenbuch, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Schönenbuch in numbers
Where is Schönenbuch?
Population of Schönenbuch over time
Schönenbuch had 1,374 residents in 2015 and 1,503 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,433 |
| 2021 | 1,459 |
| 2022 | 1,481 |
| 2023 | 1,456 |
| 2024 | 1,494 |
| 2025 | 1,503 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 189 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Allschwil (22,374 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schönenbuch
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 | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.8% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 154 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 699 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,281 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,507 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 970 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.3% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 14 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.3% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.9% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 832 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,429 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,628 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 414 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.5 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,519 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,986 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,385 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,272 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 106 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,119 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.5 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 684 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.3% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,278 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 413 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,266 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 274.8 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,268 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.5% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 229 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.3% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,451 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönenbuch | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,070 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönenbuch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönenbuch?
Schönenbuch has 1,503 residents (2025), ranking 1,166 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schönenbuch?
Schönenbuch covers 1.4 km², with a density of 1,113 people per km².
Is the population of Schönenbuch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schönenbuch went from 1,374 to 1,503, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Schönenbuch?
Schönenbuch is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Arlesheim (district). Latitude 47.537, longitude 7.501.
District heating: what is the figure for Schönenbuch?
In Schönenbuch, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Schönenbuch?
In Schönenbuch, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.3% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönenbuch?
In Schönenbuch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönenbuch?
The nearest to Schönenbuch are Allschwil (3.0 km), Biel-Benken (3.8 km), Bättwil (4.3 km), Oberwil (BL) (4.8 km), Binningen (5.0 km).