Hochwald: population and statistics
Hochwald has a population of 1,278 (2025) across 8.3 km², or 153 people per km². It ranks 1,282 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,278 residents
- 8.3 km²
- 153 people/km²
- 620 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Hochwald ranks No. 61 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 86.9% in Hochwald, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.3% in Hochwald, compared with an average of 21.7% in Solothurn and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,140 kWh a year here.
Hochwald in numbers
Where is Hochwald?
Population of Hochwald over time
Hochwald had 1,293 residents in 2015 and 1,278 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,275 |
| 2021 | 1,256 |
| 2022 | 1,273 |
| 2023 | 1,266 |
| 2024 | 1,282 |
| 2025 | 1,278 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,169 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Büren (SO), 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Dornach (6,898 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hochwald
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 | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 65 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 626 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,348 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.4% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,038 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.3% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,022 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 86.9% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 28 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.6% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 636 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,024 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.0% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 121 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 916 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,883 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 268 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.8 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,362 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,016 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 784 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 89 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,337 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,406 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.3% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,360 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 230 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,551 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180.0 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,631 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 753 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.2% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,337 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochwald | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.7% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,434 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hochwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochwald?
Hochwald has 1,278 residents (2025), ranking 1,282 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hochwald?
Hochwald covers 8.3 km², with a density of 153 people per km².
Is the population of Hochwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hochwald went from 1,293 to 1,278, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Hochwald?
Hochwald is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Dorneck (district). Latitude 47.456, longitude 7.640.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Hochwald?
In Hochwald, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 86.9% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hochwald?
In Hochwald, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.3% (2025), ranking 65 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochwald?
In Hochwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,140 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochwald?
The nearest to Hochwald are Büren (SO) (2.4 km), Gempen (2.7 km), Seewen (2.7 km), Dornach (3.0 km), Duggingen (3.1 km).