Halten: population and statistics
Halten has a population of 824 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 445 people per km². It ranks 1,572 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 824 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 445 people/km²
- 466 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Halten ranks No. 83 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 155.3 in Halten, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Halten in numbers
Where is Halten?
Population of Halten over time
Halten had 873 residents in 2015 and 824 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 850 |
| 2021 | 849 |
| 2022 | 851 |
| 2023 | 854 |
| 2024 | 841 |
| 2025 | 824 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 259 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kriegstetten (1,456 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Halten
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 | Halten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 114 of 1,811 |
Energy
| Indicator | Halten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,717 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,345 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 907 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Halten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 2,106 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,807 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 100.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,808 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Halten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 128 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,797 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 155.3 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,711 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.1% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 881 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.7% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,482 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Halten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,632 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Halten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Halten?
Halten has 824 residents (2025), ranking 1,572 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Halten?
Halten covers 1.9 km², with a density of 445 people per km².
Is the population of Halten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Halten went from 873 to 824, a change of −5.6%.
Where is Halten?
Halten is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.168, longitude 7.612.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Halten?
In Halten, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 1 (2026), ranking 2,106 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Halten?
In Halten, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 155.3 (2024), ranking 1,711 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Halten?
In Halten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Halten?
The nearest to Halten are Kriegstetten (1.2 km), Recherswil (1.4 km), Oekingen (1.5 km), Drei Höfe (1.6 km), Horriwil (1.9 km).