Seltisberg: population and statistics
Seltisberg has a population of 1,357 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 380 people per km². It ranks 1,248 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,357 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 380 people/km²
- 482 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Seltisberg ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 88.9% in Seltisberg, compared with an average of 71.2% in Basel-Landschaft and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.2% in Seltisberg, compared with an average of 23.5% in Basel-Landschaft and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,156 kWh a year here.
Seltisberg in numbers
Where is Seltisberg?
Population of Seltisberg over time
Seltisberg had 1,308 residents in 2015 and 1,357 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,307 |
| 2021 | 1,293 |
| 2022 | 1,301 |
| 2023 | 1,318 |
| 2024 | 1,316 |
| 2025 | 1,357 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 500 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bubendorf (4,572 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seltisberg
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 | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.2% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 68 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 631 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,347 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.4% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,164 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.9% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 8 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.6% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 39.3% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 89 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 16.1% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 126 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,261 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 763 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.6 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,587 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,038 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,374 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,572 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 71 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,380 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.3 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,444 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.5% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 226 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,565 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166.5 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,675 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 358 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.1% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,200 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seltisberg | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,601 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seltisberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seltisberg?
Seltisberg has 1,357 residents (2025), ranking 1,248 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seltisberg?
Seltisberg covers 3.6 km², with a density of 380 people per km².
Is the population of Seltisberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seltisberg went from 1,308 to 1,357, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Seltisberg?
Seltisberg is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Liestal (district). Latitude 47.459, longitude 7.717.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Seltisberg?
In Seltisberg, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 88.9% (2026), ranking 8 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Seltisberg?
In Seltisberg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.2% (2025), ranking 68 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seltisberg?
In Seltisberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,156 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seltisberg?
The nearest to Seltisberg are Bubendorf (1.8 km), Nuglar-St. Pantaleon (2.3 km), Lupsingen (2.3 km), Liestal (3.0 km), Ziefen (3.2 km).