Hüniken: population and statistics
Hüniken has a population of 160 (2025) across 1.0 km², or 158 people per km². It ranks 2,062 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +70.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 160 residents
- 1.0 km²
- 158 people/km²
- 477 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Hüniken ranks No. 105 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,186 kWh a year here.
Hüniken in numbers
Where is Hüniken?
Population of Hüniken over time
Hüniken had 94 residents in 2015 and 160 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2023 | 160 |
| 2024 | 161 |
| 2025 | 160 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 141 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Etziken (1,093 residents), 0.9 km away.
All indicators for Hüniken
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 | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 21.7% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 66 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,086 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.7% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 62.1% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.5% | 70.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 30.8% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 12 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 2,014 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,308 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,098 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,688 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 7 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 2,103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 18 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,103 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 112.5 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.2% | 67.4% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Hüniken | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.2% | 25.9% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hüniken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hüniken?
Hüniken has 160 residents (2025), ranking 2,062 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hüniken?
Hüniken covers 1.0 km², with a density of 158 people per km².
Is the population of Hüniken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hüniken went from 94 to 160, a change of +70.2%.
Where is Hüniken?
Hüniken is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.186, longitude 7.638.
Establishments: what is the figure for Hüniken?
In Hüniken, “Establishments” stands at 7 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hüniken?
In Hüniken, “Jobs” stands at 18 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hüniken?
In Hüniken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,186 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hüniken?
The nearest to Hüniken are Etziken (0.9 km), Horriwil (1.1 km), Aeschi (SO) (1.9 km), Subingen (2.1 km), Bolken (2.1 km).