Kriegstetten: population and statistics
Kriegstetten has a population of 1,456 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 1,277 people per km². It ranks 1,194 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,456 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 1,277 people/km²
- 455 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Kriegstetten ranks No. 56 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 92.2% in Kriegstetten, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 82.6% in Kriegstetten, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,195 kWh a year here.
Kriegstetten in numbers
Where is Kriegstetten?
Population of Kriegstetten over time
Kriegstetten had 1,274 residents in 2015 and 1,456 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,292 |
| 2021 | 1,366 |
| 2022 | 1,373 |
| 2023 | 1,427 |
| 2024 | 1,446 |
| 2025 | 1,456 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 160 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oekingen, 0.7 km away.
All indicators for Kriegstetten
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 | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.9% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 294 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,472 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 790 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.2% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,171 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 799 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.6% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 117 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.3% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 440 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 898 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,229 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 194 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 540 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,040 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.0 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,479 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,527 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,274 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 170 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 835 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 116.8 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 109 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.8% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,449 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.7% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 566 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,101 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 388.7 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 809 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.2% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 42 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,656 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Kriegstetten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,201 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Kriegstetten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kriegstetten?
Kriegstetten has 1,456 residents (2025), ranking 1,194 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Kriegstetten?
Kriegstetten covers 1.1 km², with a density of 1,277 people per km².
Is the population of Kriegstetten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Kriegstetten went from 1,274 to 1,456, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Kriegstetten?
Kriegstetten is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Wasseramt (district). Latitude 47.175, longitude 7.599.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Kriegstetten?
In Kriegstetten, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 92.2% (2024), ranking 42 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Kriegstetten?
In Kriegstetten, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 82.6% (2026), ranking 117 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Kriegstetten?
In Kriegstetten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,195 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Kriegstetten?
The nearest to Kriegstetten are Oekingen (0.7 km), Halten (1.2 km), Recherswil (1.3 km), Gerlafingen (1.9 km), Obergerlafingen (1.9 km).