Neuendorf: population and statistics
Neuendorf has a population of 2,412 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 338 people per km². It ranks 869 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,412 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 338 people/km²
- 437 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Neuendorf ranks No. 37 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 5,492 kW in Neuendorf, compared with an average of 1,095 kW in Solothurn and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 91.7% in Neuendorf, compared with an average of 67.4% in Solothurn and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,163 kWh a year here.
Neuendorf in numbers
Where is Neuendorf?
Population of Neuendorf over time
Neuendorf had 2,058 residents in 2015 and 2,412 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,279 |
| 2021 | 2,338 |
| 2022 | 2,374 |
| 2023 | 2,406 |
| 2024 | 2,398 |
| 2025 | 2,412 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Solothurn for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,000 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Niederbuchsiten, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Egerkingen (4,365 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,652 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Neuendorf
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 | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,307 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,140 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 959 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.8% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,067 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.2% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 588 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 815 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.1% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 689 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 925 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.5% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 1,024 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 127 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 878 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5,492 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 2 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.6 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 359 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,755 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 94 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 136 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 974 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.4 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,289 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 990 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.9% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 733 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,241 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 432 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 929.1 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 97 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 91.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 50 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.6% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 1,710 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Neuendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.9% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 907 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Neuendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Neuendorf?
Neuendorf has 2,412 residents (2025), ranking 869 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Neuendorf?
Neuendorf covers 7.1 km², with a density of 338 people per km².
Is the population of Neuendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Neuendorf went from 2,058 to 2,412, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Neuendorf?
Neuendorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gäu (district). Latitude 47.303, longitude 7.794.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Neuendorf?
In Neuendorf, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5,492 kW (2026), ranking 2 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Neuendorf?
In Neuendorf, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 91.7% (2024), ranking 50 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Neuendorf?
In Neuendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,163 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Neuendorf?
The nearest to Neuendorf are Niederbuchsiten (1.9 km), Härkingen (1.9 km), Egerkingen (2.2 km), Oberbuchsiten (2.3 km), Gunzgen (3.0 km).