Wahlen: population and statistics
Wahlen has a population of 1,653 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 306 people per km². It ranks 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,653 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 306 people/km²
- 412 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Wahlen ranks No. 36 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.1 in Wahlen, compared with an average of 531.6 in Basel-Landschaft and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 43.6 in Wahlen, compared with an average of 66.3 in Basel-Landschaft and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Wahlen in numbers
Where is Wahlen?
Population of Wahlen over time
Wahlen had 1,410 residents in 2015 and 1,653 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,500 |
| 2021 | 1,541 |
| 2022 | 1,542 |
| 2023 | 1,585 |
| 2024 | 1,592 |
| 2025 | 1,653 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 758 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laufen (6,065 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,544 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Wahlen
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 | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,078 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 801 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,311 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 319 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 285 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.5% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,018 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.5% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 140 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,149 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 764 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 657.3 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,525 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,497 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,479 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,466 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 75 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,457 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 72 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.6 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,695 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.2% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,635 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.7% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 125 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 215 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,583 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,767 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 701 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.1% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 1,462 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wahlen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 983 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wahlen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wahlen?
Wahlen has 1,653 residents (2025), ranking 1,093 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wahlen?
Wahlen covers 5.4 km², with a density of 306 people per km².
Is the population of Wahlen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wahlen went from 1,410 to 1,653, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Wahlen?
Wahlen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Laufen (district). Latitude 47.403, longitude 7.516.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wahlen?
In Wahlen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.1 (2024), ranking 1,767 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Wahlen?
In Wahlen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 43.6 (2026), ranking 1,695 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wahlen?
In Wahlen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wahlen?
The nearest to Wahlen are Laufen (2.0 km), Breitenbach (2.2 km), Büsserach (2.2 km), Grindel (2.4 km), Brislach (2.7 km).