Hofstetten-Flüh: population and statistics
Hofstetten-Flüh has a population of 3,410 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 454 people per km². It ranks 650 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,410 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 454 people/km²
- 457 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Hofstetten-Flüh ranks No. 27 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 87.1% in Hofstetten-Flüh, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.5 in Hofstetten-Flüh, compared with an average of 520.0 in Solothurn and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Hofstetten-Flüh in numbers
Where is Hofstetten-Flüh?
Population of Hofstetten-Flüh over time
Hofstetten-Flüh had 3,162 residents in 2015 and 3,410 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,206 |
| 2021 | 3,292 |
| 2022 | 3,353 |
| 2023 | 3,401 |
| 2024 | 3,402 |
| 2025 | 3,410 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,053 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Witterswil, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ettingen (5,625 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hofstetten-Flüh
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 | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 506 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,569 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 752 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.9% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.7% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 935 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 23 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.2% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 213 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 473 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 967.2 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,145 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.1 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 943 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,487 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,463 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 149 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 970 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 148 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 928 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.4 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.4% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,596 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 117 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 469 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,198 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137.5 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,758 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 865 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.9% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 587 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hofstetten-Flüh | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.5% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 776 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hofstetten-Flüh
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hofstetten-Flüh?
Hofstetten-Flüh has 3,410 residents (2025), ranking 650 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hofstetten-Flüh?
Hofstetten-Flüh covers 7.5 km², with a density of 454 people per km².
Is the population of Hofstetten-Flüh growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hofstetten-Flüh went from 3,162 to 3,410, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Hofstetten-Flüh?
Hofstetten-Flüh is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Dorneck (district). Latitude 47.477, longitude 7.515.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Hofstetten-Flüh?
In Hofstetten-Flüh, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 87.1% (2026), ranking 23 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hofstetten-Flüh?
In Hofstetten-Flüh, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.5 (2024), ranking 1,758 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hofstetten-Flüh?
In Hofstetten-Flüh, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hofstetten-Flüh?
The nearest to Hofstetten-Flüh are Witterswil (1.2 km), Ettingen (2.2 km), Bättwil (2.5 km), Blauen (3.1 km), Biel-Benken (3.4 km).