Hägendorf: population and statistics
Hägendorf has a population of 5,343 (2025) across 13.9 km², or 383 people per km². It ranks 401 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,343 residents
- 13.9 km²
- 383 people/km²
- 434 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Hägendorf ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 81.4% in Hägendorf, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 84.3% in Hägendorf, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,164 kWh a year here.
Hägendorf in numbers
Where is Hägendorf?
Population of Hägendorf over time
Hägendorf had 4,866 residents in 2015 and 5,343 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,177 |
| 2021 | 5,246 |
| 2022 | 5,249 |
| 2023 | 5,277 |
| 2024 | 5,299 |
| 2025 | 5,343 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,952 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Kappel (SO), 1.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aarburg (9,040 residents), 4.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,656 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hägendorf
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 | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,141 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,472 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 478 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,331 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.3% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,225 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.4% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 164 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 490 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,549 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,036 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 191 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 555 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,414 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 624 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.5 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 374 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,694 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,038 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 510 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 340 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 441 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.6 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 955 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.7% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 540 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,167 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 314 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 592.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 324 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.3% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 201 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,357 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hägendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 414 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hägendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hägendorf?
Hägendorf has 5,343 residents (2025), ranking 401 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hägendorf?
Hägendorf covers 13.9 km², with a density of 383 people per km².
Is the population of Hägendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hägendorf went from 4,866 to 5,343, a change of +9.8%.
Where is Hägendorf?
Hägendorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Olten (district). Latitude 47.334, longitude 7.844.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Hägendorf?
In Hägendorf, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 81.4% (2026), ranking 164 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Hägendorf?
In Hägendorf, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 84.3% (2024), ranking 201 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hägendorf?
In Hägendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,164 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hägendorf?
The nearest to Hägendorf are Kappel (SO) (1.1 km), Rickenbach (SO) (1.3 km), Wangen bei Olten (2.2 km), Gunzgen (2.3 km), Boningen (3.0 km).