Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus: population and statistics
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus has a population of 1,068 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 432 people per km². It ranks 1,420 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,068 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 432 people/km²
- 452 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus ranks No. 73 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 195.7 in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, compared with an average of 63.0 in Solothurn and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus in numbers
Where is Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
Population of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus over time
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus had 974 residents in 2015 and 1,068 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 975 |
| 2021 | 1,000 |
| 2022 | 1,027 |
| 2023 | 1,027 |
| 2024 | 1,071 |
| 2025 | 1,068 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 346 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riedholz (2,319 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,776 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
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 | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 163 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 543 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,449 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.8% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 345 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.4% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,344 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.5% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 309 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.8% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 733 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.7% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,554 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 51 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,552 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 828.0 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,331 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,795 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,142 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,520 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 99 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,267 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 209 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 710 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 195.7 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 21 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 86.6% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 11 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.5% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,787 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 306 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,415 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 286.5 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.0% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 163 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,480 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,367 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus has 1,068 residents (2025), ranking 1,420 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus covers 2.5 km², with a density of 432 people per km².
Is the population of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus went from 974 to 1,068, a change of +9.7%.
Where is Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Lebern (district). Latitude 47.221, longitude 7.556.
District heating: what is the figure for Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
In Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
In Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 195.7 (2026), ranking 21 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
In Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus?
The nearest to Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus are Riedholz (1.4 km), Zuchwil (1.7 km), Solothurn (2.0 km), Rüttenen (2.2 km), Luterbach (2.3 km).