Balm bei Günsberg: population and statistics
Balm bei Günsberg has a population of 213 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 39.0 people per km². It ranks 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 213 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 39 people/km²
- 650 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Balm bei Günsberg ranks No. 104 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Balm bei Günsberg in numbers
Where is Balm bei Günsberg?
Population of Balm bei Günsberg over time
Balm bei Günsberg had 202 residents in 2015 and 213 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 221 |
| 2021 | 223 |
| 2022 | 215 |
| 2023 | 226 |
| 2024 | 230 |
| 2025 | 213 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 765 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Günsberg (1,169 residents), 1.4 km away.
All indicators for Balm bei Günsberg
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 | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 32.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 94 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,061 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.1% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 93.8% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.6% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,554 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,064 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,676 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 26 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,961 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 20 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,924 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.9 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 74 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,964 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.4 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 27.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Balm bei Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Balm bei Günsberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Balm bei Günsberg?
Balm bei Günsberg has 213 residents (2025), ranking 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Balm bei Günsberg?
Balm bei Günsberg covers 5.5 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Balm bei Günsberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Balm bei Günsberg went from 202 to 213, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Balm bei Günsberg?
Balm bei Günsberg is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Lebern (district). Latitude 47.253, longitude 7.558.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Balm bei Günsberg?
In Balm bei Günsberg, “Dwellings” stands at 94 (2026), ranking 2,061 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Balm bei Günsberg?
In Balm bei Günsberg, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,064 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Balm bei Günsberg?
In Balm bei Günsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Balm bei Günsberg?
The nearest to Balm bei Günsberg are Günsberg (1.4 km), Riedholz (2.6 km), Kammersrohr (2.7 km), Hubersdorf (2.7 km), Rüttenen (3.3 km).