Metzerlen-Mariastein: population and statistics
Metzerlen-Mariastein has a population of 970 (2025) across 8.5 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 1,475 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 970 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 533 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Metzerlen-Mariastein ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 83.9% in Metzerlen-Mariastein, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 6.3% in Metzerlen-Mariastein, compared with an average of 27.9% in Solothurn and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,142 kWh a year here.
Metzerlen-Mariastein in numbers
Where is Metzerlen-Mariastein?
Population of Metzerlen-Mariastein over time
Metzerlen-Mariastein had 910 residents in 2015 and 970 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 938 |
| 2021 | 951 |
| 2022 | 946 |
| 2023 | 973 |
| 2024 | 988 |
| 2025 | 970 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,188 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rodersdorf, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hofstetten-Flüh (3,410 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,568 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Metzerlen-Mariastein
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 | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 205 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 495 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,525 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.3% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 693 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.0% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,115 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.9% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 85 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.0% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 648 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.4% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 460 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 974 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 987 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 53 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 944.3 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,183 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,501 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,010 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 655 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 69 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,511 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 55 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,536 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.6% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,375 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 285 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,447 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 293.8 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,192 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 490 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.3% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,689 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Metzerlen-Mariastein | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.4% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,302 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Metzerlen-Mariastein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Metzerlen-Mariastein?
Metzerlen-Mariastein has 970 residents (2025), ranking 1,475 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Metzerlen-Mariastein?
Metzerlen-Mariastein covers 8.5 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Metzerlen-Mariastein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Metzerlen-Mariastein went from 910 to 970, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Metzerlen-Mariastein?
Metzerlen-Mariastein is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Dorneck (district). Latitude 47.467, longitude 7.467.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Metzerlen-Mariastein?
In Metzerlen-Mariastein, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 83.9% (2026), ranking 85 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Metzerlen-Mariastein?
In Metzerlen-Mariastein, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 6.3% (2024), ranking 1,689 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Metzerlen-Mariastein?
In Metzerlen-Mariastein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,142 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Metzerlen-Mariastein?
The nearest to Metzerlen-Mariastein are Rodersdorf (1.7 km), Burg im Leimental (2.1 km), Dittingen (3.7 km), Hofstetten-Flüh (3.8 km), Blauen (4.2 km).