4226 Breitenbach (Breitenbach): key figures
4226 Breitenbach (postcode area in Breitenbach) has 4,389 residents in 2025 across 5.2 km², or 836 people per km². Population: +19.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,389 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 836 people/km²
4226 Breitenbach in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 4226 Breitenbach ranks No. 529 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 4226 Breitenbach over time
4226 Breitenbach had 3,673 residents in 2015 and 4,389 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,673 |
| 2020 | 3,909 |
| 2023 | 4,255 |
| 2025 | 4,389 |
All indicators for 4226 Breitenbach
Next to the value for 4226 Breitenbach: all postcode areas of Breitenbach, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 4226 Breitenbach | Breitenbach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,179 | – | – | ranked 560 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 968 | – | – | ranked 481 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.9% | 9.9% | 23.2% | ranked 2,886 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.0% | 35.0% | 23.6% | ranked 457 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.3% | 76.3% | 63.5% | ranked 898 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 4226 Breitenbach | Breitenbach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.9% | 73.9% | 56.2% | ranked 353 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 11.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1,712 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 13.5% | ranked 2,479 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 1,347 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 4226 Breitenbach | Breitenbach | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.5% | 27.5% | 29.8% | ranked 597 of 2,040 |
Where is 4226 Breitenbach?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 4226 Breitenbach (Breitenbach)?
4226 Breitenbach has 4,389 residents in 2025. It covers 5.2 km², or 836 people per km².
Where is 4226 Breitenbach?
4226 Breitenbach (postcode area) is part of Breitenbach, in Solothurn.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 4226 Breitenbach?
Share of foreign nationals: 27.5% (2025), ranked 597 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 4226 Breitenbach?
Dwellings: 2,179 (2026), ranked 560 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.