Egerkingen: population and statistics
Egerkingen has a population of 4,365 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 630 people per km². It ranks 517 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,365 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 630 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Egerkingen ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 37.9% in Egerkingen, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 869.2 in Egerkingen, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,162 kWh a year here.
Egerkingen in numbers
Where is Egerkingen?
Population of Egerkingen over time
Egerkingen had 3,447 residents in 2015 and 4,365 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,041 |
| 2021 | 4,185 |
| 2022 | 4,211 |
| 2023 | 4,300 |
| 2024 | 4,311 |
| 2025 | 4,365 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Neuendorf, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rothrist (9,979 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Egerkingen
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 | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,307 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,028 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 593 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.3% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 212 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.9% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,200 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.3% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 859 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.9% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,460 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 687.1 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,486 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.0 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 462 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,175 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 940 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 308 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 493 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 347 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 435 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 455 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.6% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 215 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.3% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,627 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,794 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 260 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 869.2 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 113 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 173 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.1% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,390 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Egerkingen | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 98 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Egerkingen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Egerkingen?
Egerkingen has 4,365 residents (2025), ranking 517 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Egerkingen?
Egerkingen covers 6.9 km², with a density of 630 people per km².
Is the population of Egerkingen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Egerkingen went from 3,447 to 4,365, a change of +26.6%.
Where is Egerkingen?
Egerkingen is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gäu (district). Latitude 47.322, longitude 7.794.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Egerkingen?
In Egerkingen, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 37.9% (2025), ranking 98 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Egerkingen?
In Egerkingen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 869.2 (2024), ranking 113 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Egerkingen?
In Egerkingen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,162 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Egerkingen?
The nearest to Egerkingen are Neuendorf (2.2 km), Härkingen (2.3 km), Oberbuchsiten (2.4 km), Gunzgen (2.7 km), Holderbank (SO) (3.3 km).