Aedermannsdorf: population and statistics
Aedermannsdorf has a population of 607 (2025) across 12.9 km², or 47.1 people per km². It ranks 1,721 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 607 residents
- 12.9 km²
- 47 people/km²
- 537 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Aedermannsdorf ranks No. 94 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 47.6% in Aedermannsdorf, compared with an average of 29.3% in Solothurn and 26.1% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.1% in Aedermannsdorf, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,146 kWh a year here.
Aedermannsdorf in numbers
Where is Aedermannsdorf?
Population of Aedermannsdorf over time
Aedermannsdorf had 549 residents in 2015 and 607 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 581 |
| 2021 | 582 |
| 2022 | 578 |
| 2023 | 599 |
| 2024 | 593 |
| 2025 | 607 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,804 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Matzendorf (1,439 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aedermannsdorf
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 | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 255 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 301 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,772 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 687 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 358 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.6% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 669 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,069 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 446 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 945 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 982.5 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,125 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,646 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,168 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 313 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 741 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.4% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,675 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 47.6% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 33 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 188 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,646 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,122 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.5% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,078 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,027 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aedermannsdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,727 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aedermannsdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aedermannsdorf?
Aedermannsdorf has 607 residents (2025), ranking 1,721 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aedermannsdorf?
Aedermannsdorf covers 12.9 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Aedermannsdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aedermannsdorf went from 549 to 607, a change of +10.6%.
Where is Aedermannsdorf?
Aedermannsdorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thal (district). Latitude 47.307, longitude 7.611.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Aedermannsdorf?
In Aedermannsdorf, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 47.6% (2026), ranking 33 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Aedermannsdorf?
In Aedermannsdorf, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.1% (2025), ranking 1,727 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aedermannsdorf?
In Aedermannsdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,146 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aedermannsdorf?
The nearest to Aedermannsdorf are Matzendorf (1.5 km), Herbetswil (1.7 km), Laupersdorf (3.2 km), Farnern (4.4 km), Rumisberg (5.2 km).