Deitingen: population and statistics
Deitingen has a population of 2,409 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 317 people per km². It ranks 871 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,409 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 317 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Deitingen ranks No. 38 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,798 kW in Deitingen, compared with an average of 1,095 kW in Solothurn and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.0% in Deitingen, compared with an average of 27.9% in Solothurn and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,191 kWh a year here.
Deitingen in numbers
Where is Deitingen?
Population of Deitingen over time
Deitingen had 2,215 residents in 2015 and 2,409 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,227 |
| 2021 | 2,289 |
| 2022 | 2,323 |
| 2023 | 2,340 |
| 2024 | 2,338 |
| 2025 | 2,409 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,064 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Subingen, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Luterbach (3,756 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,764 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Deitingen
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 | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 451 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,196 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 932 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,210 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.4% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 760 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 403 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 192 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.0% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,044 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,362 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 181 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 593 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,798 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 67 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.2 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 758 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,308 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 615 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 158 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 932 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 155 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 899 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.3 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 929 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.1% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,004 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 820 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 416.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 710 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.6% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,465 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.0% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 164 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Deitingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.1% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,254 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Deitingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Deitingen?
Deitingen has 2,409 residents (2025), ranking 871 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Deitingen?
Deitingen covers 7.6 km², with a density of 317 people per km².
Is the population of Deitingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Deitingen went from 2,215 to 2,409, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Deitingen?
Deitingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.216, longitude 7.624.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Deitingen?
In Deitingen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,798 kW (2026), ranking 67 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Deitingen?
In Deitingen, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.0% (2024), ranking 164 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Deitingen?
In Deitingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,191 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Deitingen?
The nearest to Deitingen are Subingen (2.2 km), Wangen an der Aare (2.6 km), Luterbach (2.9 km), Flumenthal (3.0 km), Hüniken (3.5 km).