Biberist: population and statistics
Biberist has a population of 9,531 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 779 people per km². It ranks 199 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,531 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 779 people/km²
- 454 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Biberist ranks No. 5 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.8% in Biberist, compared with an average of 8.1% in Solothurn and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Biberist in numbers
Where is Biberist?
Population of Biberist over time
Biberist had 8,223 residents in 2015 and 9,531 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,109 |
| 2021 | 9,174 |
| 2022 | 9,188 |
| 2023 | 9,345 |
| 2024 | 9,545 |
| 2025 | 9,531 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,714 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gerlafingen, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Solothurn (16,830 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,780 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Biberist
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 | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 773 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,844 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 205 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.7% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 785 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.9% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 939 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.4% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 252 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,713 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,046 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 327 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 239 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 817.9 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,344 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 78.4 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 155 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,222 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,128 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 506 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 276 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 516 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.1 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,453 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 287 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 362.3 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 908 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.6% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 426 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.6% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,007 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Biberist | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 404 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Biberist
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biberist?
Biberist has 9,531 residents (2025), ranking 199 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Biberist?
Biberist covers 12.2 km², with a density of 779 people per km².
Is the population of Biberist growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biberist went from 8,223 to 9,531, a change of +15.9%.
Where is Biberist?
Biberist is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.183, longitude 7.559.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Biberist?
In Biberist, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.8% (2026), ranking 1,713 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Biberist?
In Biberist, “Dwellings” stands at 4,844 (2026), ranking 205 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biberist?
In Biberist, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biberist?
The nearest to Biberist are Gerlafingen (1.6 km), Zuchwil (2.5 km), Derendingen (2.6 km), Lohn-Ammannsegg (2.9 km), Zielebach (3.0 km).