Günsberg: population and statistics
Günsberg has a population of 1,169 (2025) across 5.3 km², or 222 people per km². It ranks 1,345 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,169 residents
- 5.3 km²
- 222 people/km²
- 622 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Günsberg ranks No. 68 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.7% in Günsberg, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 166.8 in Günsberg, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,177 kWh a year here.
Günsberg in numbers
Where is Günsberg?
Population of Günsberg over time
Günsberg had 1,152 residents in 2015 and 1,169 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,179 |
| 2021 | 1,164 |
| 2022 | 1,191 |
| 2023 | 1,185 |
| 2024 | 1,205 |
| 2025 | 1,169 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 737 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kammersrohr, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riedholz (2,319 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,708 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Günsberg
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 | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 219 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 623 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.7% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 565 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,505 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.5% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 247 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 658 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 576 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.3% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 747 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,055 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,021 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.8 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,489 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,264 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 923 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 53 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.3 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,658 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.5% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 168 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 195 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,631 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,674 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.0% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 990 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.1% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 894 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Günsberg | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,710 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Günsberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Günsberg?
Günsberg has 1,169 residents (2025), ranking 1,345 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Günsberg?
Günsberg covers 5.3 km², with a density of 222 people per km².
Is the population of Günsberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Günsberg went from 1,152 to 1,169, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Günsberg?
Günsberg is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Lebern (district). Latitude 47.257, longitude 7.576.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Günsberg?
In Günsberg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.7% (2025), ranking 1,710 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Günsberg?
In Günsberg, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 166.8 (2024), ranking 1,674 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Günsberg?
In Günsberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,177 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Günsberg?
The nearest to Günsberg are Kammersrohr (1.4 km), Balm bei Günsberg (1.4 km), Hubersdorf (1.8 km), Flumenthal (2.7 km), Attiswil (3.0 km).