Niederbuchsiten: population and statistics
Niederbuchsiten has a population of 1,369 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 249 people per km². It ranks 1,245 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,369 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 249 people/km²
- 443 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Niederbuchsiten ranks No. 59 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Niederbuchsiten, compared with an average of 2.7% in Solothurn and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.2% in Niederbuchsiten, compared with an average of 27.9% in Solothurn and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Niederbuchsiten in numbers
Where is Niederbuchsiten?
Population of Niederbuchsiten over time
Niederbuchsiten had 1,122 residents in 2015 and 1,369 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,260 |
| 2021 | 1,276 |
| 2022 | 1,274 |
| 2023 | 1,301 |
| 2024 | 1,341 |
| 2025 | 1,369 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 769 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Oberbuchsiten (2,382 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,664 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niederbuchsiten
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 | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 1,401 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 664 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,317 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.5% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 1,374 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.0% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.1% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 749 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.8% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 455 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.6% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 994 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.6% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 735 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 71 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,339 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,217 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 812 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.5 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,322 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,861 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 816 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,418 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.2 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,156 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.4% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 957 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 709 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,002 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 517.9 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 455 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.2% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,543 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.2% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 160 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niederbuchsiten | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 720 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niederbuchsiten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niederbuchsiten?
Niederbuchsiten has 1,369 residents (2025), ranking 1,245 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niederbuchsiten?
Niederbuchsiten covers 5.5 km², with a density of 249 people per km².
Is the population of Niederbuchsiten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niederbuchsiten went from 1,122 to 1,369, a change of +22.0%.
Where is Niederbuchsiten?
Niederbuchsiten is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Gäu (district). Latitude 47.297, longitude 7.771.
District heating: what is the figure for Niederbuchsiten?
In Niederbuchsiten, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Niederbuchsiten?
In Niederbuchsiten, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.2% (2024), ranking 160 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niederbuchsiten?
In Niederbuchsiten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niederbuchsiten?
The nearest to Niederbuchsiten are Oberbuchsiten (1.6 km), Neuendorf (1.9 km), Kestenholz (2.0 km), Egerkingen (3.3 km), Wolfwil (3.5 km).