Laupersdorf: population and statistics
Laupersdorf has a population of 1,916 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 995 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,916 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 500 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Laupersdorf ranks No. 45 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 35.4% in Laupersdorf, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.8% in Laupersdorf, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,149 kWh a year here.
Laupersdorf in numbers
Where is Laupersdorf?
Population of Laupersdorf over time
Laupersdorf had 1,734 residents in 2015 and 1,916 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,810 |
| 2021 | 1,805 |
| 2022 | 1,865 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,880 |
| 2025 | 1,916 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,174 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Matzendorf, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Balsthal (6,622 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,596 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Laupersdorf
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 | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 734 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 855 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,135 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.1% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 659 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.8% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 193 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.0% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 449 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,546 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.9% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 86 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,202 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,258 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 769 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.5 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,077 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,676 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 849 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 120 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,120 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.5 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,591 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.6% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.1% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 465 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 497 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,168 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259.4 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,328 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 35.4% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,683 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.7% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 187 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Laupersdorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,192 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Laupersdorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laupersdorf?
Laupersdorf has 1,916 residents (2025), ranking 995 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Laupersdorf?
Laupersdorf covers 15.5 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Laupersdorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Laupersdorf went from 1,734 to 1,916, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Laupersdorf?
Laupersdorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thal (district). Latitude 47.315, longitude 7.651.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Laupersdorf?
In Laupersdorf, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 35.4% (2024), ranking 1,683 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Laupersdorf?
In Laupersdorf, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.8% (2026), ranking 193 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laupersdorf?
In Laupersdorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,149 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laupersdorf?
The nearest to Laupersdorf are Matzendorf (1.8 km), Aedermannsdorf (3.2 km), Balsthal (3.2 km), Herbetswil (4.8 km), Mümliswil-Ramiswil (4.9 km).