Zunzgen: population and statistics
Zunzgen has a population of 2,788 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 406 people per km². It ranks 769 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,788 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 406 people/km²
- 401 m
Key points
Among the 86 municipalities in Basel-Landschaft, Zunzgen ranks No. 24 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 39.1 in Zunzgen, compared with an average of 66.3 in Basel-Landschaft and 83.6 nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 199.1 in Zunzgen, compared with an average of 531.6 in Basel-Landschaft and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Zunzgen in numbers
Where is Zunzgen?
Population of Zunzgen over time
Zunzgen had 2,508 residents in 2015 and 2,788 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,616 |
| 2021 | 2,708 |
| 2022 | 2,719 |
| 2023 | 2,757 |
| 2024 | 2,790 |
| 2025 | 2,788 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 961 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Tenniken, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sissach (6,964 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,400 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zunzgen
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 | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 23.5% | 20.7% | ranked 285 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,347 | 153,148 | 4,927,050 | ranked 848 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.7% | 16.1% | 23.3% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,097 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.6% | 71.2% | 69.5% | ranked 374 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.4% | 65.6% | 53.5% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.6% | 18.1% | 13.7% | ranked 501 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 4.5% | 12.4% | ranked 991 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 9.2% | 1.4% | ranked 928 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 12,078 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 851.4 kW | 887.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,301 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.0 GWh/year | 1,865 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,145 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,108 kWh/inh. | 6,139 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,524 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 131 | 20,022 | 728,011 | ranked 1,056 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 109 | 20,160 | 762,757 | ranked 1,099 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.1 | 66.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,762 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.3% | 67.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,123 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.0% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 560 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 555 | 161,523 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,117 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 199.1 | 531.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,567 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 70.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,099 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.3% | 26.1% | 24.2% | ranked 885 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zunzgen | Basel-Landschaft | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 759 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zunzgen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zunzgen?
Zunzgen has 2,788 residents (2025), ranking 769 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zunzgen?
Zunzgen covers 6.9 km², with a density of 406 people per km².
Is the population of Zunzgen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zunzgen went from 2,508 to 2,788, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Zunzgen?
Zunzgen is in Basel-Landschaft. It belongs to Bezirk Sissach (district). Latitude 47.449, longitude 7.808.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zunzgen?
In Zunzgen, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39.1 (2026), ranking 1,762 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zunzgen?
In Zunzgen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 199.1 (2024), ranking 1,567 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zunzgen?
In Zunzgen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zunzgen?
The nearest to Zunzgen are Tenniken (1.4 km), Sissach (1.7 km), Thürnen (1.9 km), Diepflingen (2.3 km), Itingen (2.5 km).