Lüterkofen-Ichertswil: population and statistics
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil has a population of 923 (2025) across 4.4 km², or 208 people per km². It ranks 1,504 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 923 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 208 people/km²
- 483 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Lüterkofen-Ichertswil ranks No. 80 by population.
District heating: 14.8% in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.0% in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, compared with an average of 25.9% in Solothurn and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,199 kWh a year here.
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil in numbers
Where is Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
Population of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil over time
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil had 762 residents in 2015 and 923 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 878 |
| 2021 | 910 |
| 2022 | 895 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2024 | 902 |
| 2025 | 923 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 620 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lohn-Ammannsegg (2,940 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,796 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lüterkofen-Ichertswil
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 | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 511 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 434 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,600 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.9% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 593 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.5% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 633 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.2% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 399 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 869 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,268 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.8% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 776 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 14.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 145 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 83 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,229 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,488 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 546 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,548 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,018 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 653 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.9 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,485 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.5% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 221 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.4% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,392 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 178 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,674 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 192.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,587 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 927 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.8% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,051 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lüterkofen-Ichertswil | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.0% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,648 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lüterkofen-Ichertswil
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil has 923 residents (2025), ranking 1,504 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil covers 4.4 km², with a density of 208 people per km².
Is the population of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lüterkofen-Ichertswil went from 762 to 923, a change of +21.1%.
Where is Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
Lüterkofen-Ichertswil is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Bucheggberg (district). Latitude 47.162, longitude 7.506.
District heating: what is the figure for Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
In Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, “District heating” stands at 14.8% (2026), ranking 145 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
In Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.0% (2025), ranking 1,648 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
In Lüterkofen-Ichertswil, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,199 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lüterkofen-Ichertswil?
The nearest to Lüterkofen-Ichertswil are Lohn-Ammannsegg (1.7 km), Lüsslingen-Nennigkofen (3.1 km), Buchegg (3.6 km), Leuzigen (3.8 km), Bätterkinden (3.8 km).