Eppenberg-Wöschnau: population and statistics
Eppenberg-Wöschnau has a population of 336 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 186 people per km². It ranks 1,943 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 336 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 186 people/km²
- 456 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Eppenberg-Wöschnau ranks No. 101 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,154 kWh a year here.
Eppenberg-Wöschnau in numbers
Where is Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
Population of Eppenberg-Wöschnau over time
Eppenberg-Wöschnau had 317 residents in 2015 and 336 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 311 |
| 2021 | 314 |
| 2022 | 325 |
| 2023 | 326 |
| 2024 | 340 |
| 2025 | 336 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 254 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Unterentfelden (4,579 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,616 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eppenberg-Wöschnau
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 | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 200 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,935 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.0% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.5% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.7% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,580 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,879 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,190 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 20 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,924 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 45.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 289 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,440 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 860.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 59.5% | 27.9% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Eppenberg-Wöschnau | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 37.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eppenberg-Wöschnau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
Eppenberg-Wöschnau has 336 residents (2025), ranking 1,943 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
Eppenberg-Wöschnau covers 1.8 km², with a density of 186 people per km².
Is the population of Eppenberg-Wöschnau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eppenberg-Wöschnau went from 317 to 336, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
Eppenberg-Wöschnau is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Olten (district). Latitude 47.377, longitude 8.025.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
In Eppenberg-Wöschnau, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 1,998 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
In Eppenberg-Wöschnau, “Dwellings” stands at 200 (2026), ranking 1,935 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
In Eppenberg-Wöschnau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,154 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eppenberg-Wöschnau?
The nearest to Eppenberg-Wöschnau are Unterentfelden (1.5 km), Schönenwerd (1.8 km), Aarau (2.3 km), Niedergösgen (2.4 km), Oberentfelden (2.6 km).