Beinwil (SO): population and statistics
Beinwil (SO) has a population of 248 (2025) across 22.7 km², or 10.9 people per km². It ranks 1,993 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 248 residents
- 22.7 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 599 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Beinwil (SO) ranks No. 102 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,113 kWh a year here.
Beinwil (SO) in numbers
Where is Beinwil (SO)?
Population of Beinwil (SO) over time
Beinwil (SO) had 265 residents in 2015 and 248 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 274 |
| 2021 | 276 |
| 2022 | 268 |
| 2023 | 274 |
| 2024 | 262 |
| 2025 | 248 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,175 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Beinwil (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 | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 134 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,011 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.5% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.5% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 61.9% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 6 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 2,062 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 814.8 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,880 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,815 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.4 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.2% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.1% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 126 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,804 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 508.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 27.8% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Beinwil (SO) | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Beinwil (SO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beinwil (SO)?
Beinwil (SO) has 248 residents (2025), ranking 1,993 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Beinwil (SO)?
Beinwil (SO) covers 22.7 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Beinwil (SO) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Beinwil (SO) went from 265 to 248, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Beinwil (SO)?
Beinwil (SO) is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thierstein (district). Latitude 47.364, longitude 7.588.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Beinwil (SO)?
In Beinwil (SO), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 6 (2026), ranking 2,062 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Beinwil (SO)?
In Beinwil (SO), “Dwellings” stands at 134 (2026), ranking 2,011 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Beinwil (SO)?
In Beinwil (SO), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,113 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Beinwil (SO)?
The nearest to Beinwil (SO) are Meltingen (2.8 km), Zullwil (3.2 km), Erschwil (3.5 km), Fehren (3.6 km), Nunningen (4.1 km).