Aeschi (SO): population and statistics
Aeschi (SO) has a population of 1,342 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 245 people per km². It ranks 1,255 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,342 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 245 people/km²
- 499 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Aeschi (SO) ranks No. 60 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.9% in Aeschi (SO), compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.6% in Aeschi (SO), compared with an average of 21.7% in Solothurn and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,183 kWh a year here.
Aeschi (SO) in numbers
Where is Aeschi (SO)?
Population of Aeschi (SO) over time
Aeschi (SO) had 1,216 residents in 2015 and 1,342 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,268 |
| 2021 | 1,310 |
| 2022 | 1,306 |
| 2023 | 1,329 |
| 2024 | 1,328 |
| 2025 | 1,342 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 768 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bolken, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Herzogenbuchsee (7,620 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aeschi (SO)
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 | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 226 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 677 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,304 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.5% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 758 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.3% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 452 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.7% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 741 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.7% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 533 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 715 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 107 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,019 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,379 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 646 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,402 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,136 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 949 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 74 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,357 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.1 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,337 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.7% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 839 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 257 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,498 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 191.5 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,593 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.6% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 934 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.0% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,040 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aeschi (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,599 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aeschi (SO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aeschi (SO)?
Aeschi (SO) has 1,342 residents (2025), ranking 1,255 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aeschi (SO)?
Aeschi (SO) covers 5.5 km², with a density of 245 people per km².
Is the population of Aeschi (SO) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aeschi (SO) went from 1,216 to 1,342, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Aeschi (SO)?
Aeschi (SO) is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.182, longitude 7.662.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Aeschi (SO)?
In Aeschi (SO), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.9% (2025), ranking 1,599 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Aeschi (SO)?
In Aeschi (SO), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.6% (2025), ranking 226 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aeschi (SO)?
In Aeschi (SO), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,183 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aeschi (SO)?
The nearest to Aeschi (SO) are Bolken (1.2 km), Etziken (1.3 km), Hüniken (1.9 km), Niederönz (2.0 km), Inkwil (2.4 km).