Hauenstein-Ifenthal: population and statistics
Hauenstein-Ifenthal has a population of 348 (2025) across 5.3 km², or 65.7 people per km². It ranks 1,929 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 348 residents
- 5.3 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 676 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Hauenstein-Ifenthal ranks No. 99 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,138 kWh a year here.
Hauenstein-Ifenthal in numbers
Where is Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
Population of Hauenstein-Ifenthal over time
Hauenstein-Ifenthal had 314 residents in 2015 and 348 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 306 |
| 2021 | 314 |
| 2022 | 313 |
| 2023 | 325 |
| 2024 | 341 |
| 2025 | 348 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Wisen (SO), 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Läufelfingen (1,419 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Hauenstein-Ifenthal
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 | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 168 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,970 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.9% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.8% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.4% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.1% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,416 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,972 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,471 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 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) | 57.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 66 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,983 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Hauenstein-Ifenthal | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hauenstein-Ifenthal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
Hauenstein-Ifenthal has 348 residents (2025), ranking 1,929 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
Hauenstein-Ifenthal covers 5.3 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Hauenstein-Ifenthal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hauenstein-Ifenthal went from 314 to 348, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
Hauenstein-Ifenthal is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gösgen (district). Latitude 47.379, longitude 7.872.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
In Hauenstein-Ifenthal, “Dwellings” stands at 168 (2026), ranking 1,970 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
In Hauenstein-Ifenthal, “Jobs” stands at 66 (2024), ranking 1,983 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
In Hauenstein-Ifenthal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,138 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hauenstein-Ifenthal?
The nearest to Hauenstein-Ifenthal are Wisen (SO) (2.1 km), Läufelfingen (2.2 km), Trimbach (2.7 km), Wangen bei Olten (3.9 km), Olten (3.9 km).