Derendingen: population and statistics
Derendingen has a population of 7,219 (2025) across 5.6 km², or 1,284 people per km². It ranks 268 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,219 residents
- 5.6 km²
- 1,284 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Derendingen ranks No. 6 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 85.1% in Derendingen, compared with an average of 72.7% in Solothurn and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 33.0% in Derendingen, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,196 kWh a year here.
Derendingen in numbers
Where is Derendingen?
Population of Derendingen over time
Derendingen had 6,319 residents in 2015 and 7,219 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,592 |
| 2021 | 6,641 |
| 2022 | 6,799 |
| 2023 | 7,008 |
| 2024 | 7,133 |
| 2025 | 7,219 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 787 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oekingen, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Solothurn (16,830 residents), 4.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,784 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Derendingen
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 | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 932 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,656 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 292 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.6% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 846 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.7% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,109 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.1% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,490 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,740 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 203 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 950.8 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,171 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.1 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 327 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,940 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,394 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 345 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 429 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 359 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 421 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.7 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,526 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,129 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 566 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,258 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 426 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,102 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 739 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.6% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 600 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Derendingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 188 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Derendingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Derendingen?
Derendingen has 7,219 residents (2025), ranking 268 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Derendingen?
Derendingen covers 5.6 km², with a density of 1,284 people per km².
Is the population of Derendingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Derendingen went from 6,319 to 7,219, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Derendingen?
Derendingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.192, longitude 7.590.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Derendingen?
In Derendingen, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 85.1% (2026), ranking 36 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Derendingen?
In Derendingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 33.0% (2025), ranking 188 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Derendingen?
In Derendingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,196 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Derendingen?
The nearest to Derendingen are Oekingen (1.7 km), Subingen (2.0 km), Kriegstetten (2.0 km), Gerlafingen (2.5 km), Biberist (2.6 km).