4246 Wahlen b. Laufen (Wahlen): key figures
4246 Wahlen b. Laufen (postcode area in Wahlen) has 1,619 residents in 2025 across 5.5 km², or 296 people per km². Population: +16.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,619 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 296 people/km²
4246 Wahlen b. Laufen in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen ranks No. 1,196 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen over time
4246 Wahlen b. Laufen had 1,391 residents in 2015 and 1,619 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,391 |
| 2020 | 1,477 |
| 2023 | 1,558 |
| 2025 | 1,619 |
All indicators for 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen
Next to the value for 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen: all postcode areas of Wahlen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen | Wahlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 802 | – | – | ranked 1,359 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 491 | – | – | ranked 1,173 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.0% | 16.0% | 23.2% | ranked 2,469 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.2% | 35.2% | 23.6% | ranked 444 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 78.8% | 63.5% | ranked 640 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen | Wahlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 50.6% | 56.2% | ranked 1,510 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.5% | 35.5% | 16.2% | ranked 230 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 8.7% | 13.5% | ranked 2,189 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | ranked 1,091 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen | Wahlen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 19.1% | 29.8% | ranked 1,192 of 2,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen (Wahlen)?
4246 Wahlen b. Laufen has 1,619 residents in 2025. It covers 5.5 km², or 296 people per km².
Where is 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen?
4246 Wahlen b. Laufen (postcode area) is part of Wahlen, in Basel-Landschaft.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.1% (2025), ranked 1,192 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4246 Wahlen b. Laufen?
Dwellings: 802 (2026), ranked 1,359 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.