Himmelried: population and statistics
Himmelried has a population of 974 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 1,469 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 974 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 162 people/km²
- 654 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Himmelried ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 53.5% in Himmelried, compared with an average of 29.3% in Solothurn and 26.1% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.1 in Himmelried, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,129 kWh a year here.
Himmelried in numbers
Where is Himmelried?
Population of Himmelried over time
Himmelried had 930 residents in 2015 and 974 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 961 |
| 2021 | 941 |
| 2022 | 956 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 964 |
| 2025 | 974 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 845 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grellingen (2,012 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,516 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Himmelried
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 | Himmelried | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 207 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Himmelried | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 498 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,519 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,011 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,625 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.0% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 84 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Himmelried | 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) | 7.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,444 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.6% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 595 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 904.0 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,677 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,501 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,072 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Himmelried | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,626 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.1 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,687 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.2% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,779 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 53.5% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 10 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Himmelried | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 118.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,785 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.3% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,089 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,498 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Himmelried | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,182 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Himmelried
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Himmelried?
Himmelried has 974 residents (2025), ranking 1,469 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Himmelried?
Himmelried covers 6.0 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Himmelried growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Himmelried went from 930 to 974, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Himmelried?
Himmelried is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thierstein (district). Latitude 47.422, longitude 7.599.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Himmelried?
In Himmelried, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 53.5% (2026), ranking 10 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Himmelried?
In Himmelried, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.1 (2024), ranking 1,785 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Himmelried?
In Himmelried, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,129 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Himmelried?
The nearest to Himmelried are Grellingen (2.4 km), Duggingen (3.1 km), Fehren (3.2 km), Zullwil (3.4 km), Nunningen (3.5 km).